How to Pronounce "perforations"
word
ˌpɝfɝˈeɪʃənz
pur-fer-AY-shunz
pˌɜːfəɹˈeɪʃənz
pur-fuh-RAY-shunz
Definition
Small holes, usually in a line or pattern, that are made in a material so it can be easily torn, separated, or allow air or liquid to pass through.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌpɝfɝˈeɪʃənz
British English
pˌɜːfəɹˈeɪʃənz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pur-fer-AY-shunz
UK
pur-fuh-RAY-shunz
Listen in Context
The stamps have small perforations around the edges.
Please tear along the perforations to open the package.
Some notebooks have perforations so pages come out easily.
Check the perforations before tearing; sometimes they're uneven.