How to Pronounce Perturbed

To pronounce "perturbed", say PERT-urb-ed — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

PERT-urb-ed

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💡 Tip for remembering “perturbed”

"perturbed" has 3 syllables: pert-urb-ed. It rhymes with disturbed and unperturbed, if that helps it stick.

What does perturbed mean?

verb

  1. To disturb; to bother or unsettle.
  2. To slightly modify the motion of an object.

adjective

  1. Disturbed; flustered.

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Words that rhyme with perturbed

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disturbedunperturbedundisturbedcurbedherbedreverbed

Related words

discomposedflusteredrattledunsettleddistresseddisturbingtroubledupsetting

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "perturbed"?▾

"Perturbed" has 3 syllables: pert · urb · ed.

What does "perturbed" mean?▾

Perturbed: To disturb; to bother or unsettle.

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