pertain
per-TAYN
pertayn
/pɝˈteɪn/ · 2 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “pertain” is spelled “pertayn”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | p | er | t | ay | n |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /p/ | /ɝ/ | /t/ | /eɪ/ | /n/ |
English writes “pertain” with
7 letters for 5 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“pertayn” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “pertain”
explainpainplanetrainbrainlnrainjanemaininsane
“pertain” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “pertain”?
“pertain” is pronounced per-TAYN — IPA /pɝˈteɪn/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “pertayn”.
How many syllables are in “pertain”?
“pertain” has 2 syllables: per-TAYN (the capitalized syllable is stressed).