How to Pronounce "perpetrate"
word
ˈpɝpəˌtɹeɪt
PUR-puh-trayt
pˈɜːpɪtɹˌeɪt
PUR-pi-trayt
Definition
To commit or carry out a harmful, illegal, or immoral action, especially a crime.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɝpəˌtɹeɪt
British English
pˈɜːpɪtɹˌeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUR-puh-trayt
UK
PUR-pi-trayt
Listen in Context
He was arrested for perpetrating a robbery.
Only a few people could have perpetrated such a terrible crime.
Who would want to perpetrate fraud?
Investigators are trying to find out who perpetrated the cyber attack.