How to Pronounce Perpetrator

To pronounce "perpetrator", say PERP-etr-at-or — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈpɜː(ɹ).pɪ.ˌtɹeɪt.ə(ɹ)/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˈpɜː(ɹ).pɪ.ˌtɹeɪt.ə(ɹ)/

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💡 Tip for remembering “perpetrator”

"perpetrator" has 4 syllables: perp-etr-at-or. It rhymes with collaborator and operator, if that helps it stick.

What does perpetrator mean?

noun

  1. One who perpetrates; especially, one who commits an offence or crime.

Synonyms

arresteeprisonercollarperp

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Words that rhyme with perpetrator

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

collaboratoroperatorfetorindicatorarbitratorcuratordictatoractivatorinnovatorinstigatormatercrater

Related words

culpritcrimewrongdoerguiltyviolatorcriminalinfringeroffender

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "perpetrator"?▾

"Perpetrator" has 4 syllables: perp · etr · at · or.

What is the IPA transcription of "perpetrator"?▾

The IPA transcription of "perpetrator" is /ˈpɜː(ɹ).pɪ.ˌtɹeɪt.ə(ɹ)/.

What does "perpetrator" mean?▾

Perpetrator: One who perpetrates; especially, one who commits an offence or crime.

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