How do you pronounce "pertains"?

In American English: /pɝˈteɪnz/ (pur-TAYNZ). In British English: /pətˈeɪnz/ (puht-AYNZ). In Canadian English: /pɝˈteɪnz/ (pur-TAYNZ). In Australian English: /pətˈeɪnz/ (puht-AYNZ).

Is "pertains" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /pɝˈteɪnz/ (pur-TAYNZ), while in British English it's /pətˈeɪnz/ (puht-AYNZ).

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pertains

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/pɝˈteɪnz/

pur-TAYNZ

Syllable Breakdown

pɝper·teɪnztains

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