How to Pronounce "in perpetuity"
expression
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˌpɝpɪtˈjuɪti
in PUR-pi-TOO-i-tee
ˈɪn/ /pəpɪtjˈuːɪti
in puh-pi-TYOO-i-tee
Definition
If something is done or given 'in perpetuity', it means it will continue forever, without end.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɪn/, /ɪn/ /ˌpɝpɪtˈjuɪti
British English
ˈɪn/ /pəpɪtjˈuːɪti
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in PUR-pi-TOO-i-tee
UK
in puh-pi-TYOO-i-tee
Listen in Context
The land will remain a park in perpetuity.
The museum is funded in perpetuity by a trust.
Rights to the song belong to the artist in perpetuity.
Their family promised to protect the forest in perpetuity.