How to Pronounce "pertinent"
word
PUR-tin-int
PUR-tin-uhnt
Definition
If something is pertinent, it is directly related and important to the subject being discussed. It means that it is relevant and appropriate for the situation.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɝtɪnɪnt
British English
pˈɜːtɪnənt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUR-tin-int
UK
PUR-tin-uhnt
Listen in Context
Please provide all pertinent documents for your application.
Your question is not pertinent to this topic.
He always includes pertinent facts in his reports.
That's a very pertinent observation you just made.