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How to Pronounce "perpetuated"

word

pɝˈpɛtʃəˌweɪtɪd
per-PETCH-uh-way-tid
pəpˈɛtʃuːˌeɪtɪd
puh-PETCH-oo-ay-tid

Definition

To make something continue or last for a long time, often something negative or harmful.

IPA Transcription

American English

pɝˈpɛtʃəˌweɪtɪd

British English

pəpˈɛtʃuːˌeɪtɪd

Simplified Pronunciation

US

per-PETCH-uh-way-tid

UK

puh-PETCH-oo-ay-tid

Listen in Context

The rumor was perpetuated by social media.

Old traditions are sometimes perpetuated without question.

The problem was perpetuated by a lack of action.

Outdated stereotypes are often perpetuated by movies and TV shows.