How to Pronounce "perpetuity"
word
ˌpɝpɪtˈjuɪti
pur-pi-TYOO-i-tee
pəpɪtjˈuːɪti
puh-pi-TYOO-i-tee
Definition
Something that lasts forever or for an unlimited amount of time, often used in law, finance, or formal speech.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌpɝpɪtˈjuɪti
British English
pəpɪtjˈuːɪti
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pur-pi-TYOO-i-tee
UK
puh-pi-TYOO-i-tee
Listen in Context
The land was given to the charity in perpetuity.
A scholarship was set up to exist in perpetuity.
The museum is cared for in perpetuity by the foundation.
Their family hopes the tradition will continue in perpetuity.