How to Pronounce Perforated

To pronounce "perforated", say PERF-or-at-ed — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

PERF-or-at-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “perforated”

"perforated" has 4 syllables: perf-or-at-ed. It rhymes with elated and exasperated, if that helps it stick.

What does perforated mean?

verb

  1. To pierce; to penetrate.
  2. To make a line of holes in (a thin material) to allow separation at the line.

    “to perforate a sheet of postage stamps”

adjective

  1. Pierced with holes.

Words that rhyme with perforated

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

elatedexasperatedagitatedinfatuatedaggravatedinundatedirritatedsophisticatedantiquatedreiteratedincapacitatedcaptivated

Related words

piercedcutpuncturedpuncturekeypunchpunchedholedriddled

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "perforated"?▾

"Perforated" has 4 syllables: perf · or · at · ed.

What does "perforated" mean?▾

Perforated: To pierce; to penetrate.

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