To pronounce "pertain", say PERT-ain — 2 syllables, IPA /pəˈteɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/pəˈteɪn/
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"pertain" has 2 syllables: pert-ain. It rhymes with ascertain and disdain, if that helps it stick.
verb
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"Pertain" has 2 syllables: pert · ain.
The IPA transcription of "pertain" is /pəˈteɪn/.
Pertain: To belong to or be a part of; be an adjunct, attribute, or accessory of
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