How to Pronounce "perforation"
word
ˌpɝfɝˈeɪʃən
per-fer-AY-shun
pˌɜːfəɹˈeɪʃən
pur-fuh-RAY-shun
Definition
A perforation is a small hole or a series of holes made through a material, often to make it easier to tear, or an unwanted hole that appears, especially in a medical or technical context.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌpɝfɝˈeɪʃən
British English
pˌɜːfəɹˈeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
per-fer-AY-shun
UK
pur-fuh-RAY-shun
Listen in Context
The perforation in the paper lets you tear it easily.
Stamps have a line of perforations so you can separate them.
A doctor found a perforation in the patient's stomach.
If you look closely, you’ll see the small perforations that help open the package.