How to pronounce deperm
Say it like dee-PURM. Deperm has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PURM).
- dee
- PURM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deperm pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- PURMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of deperm
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: dee-PURM.
What does deperm mean?
- To degauss or demagnetize; especially, to degauss a ship by dragging a large powered electrical cable along its side.
- The act or process of deperming.
Where does deperm come from?
From de- (prefix indicating removal or reversal) + perm(anent magnet).
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Questions about saying deperm
How do you pronounce deperm?
Say dee-PURM. The American pronunciation is /diˈpɝm/. In British English it is /diːˈpɜːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deperm?
Deperm has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PURM). Broken into parts: dee · PURM.
Is deperm pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /diːˈpɜːm/ (dee-PURM).