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Outdated stereotypes are often perpetuated by movies and TV shows.