How to pronounce performant
Say it like per-FOR-munt. Performant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR).
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- per
- FOR
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Performant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- FORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of performant
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-FAW-munt.
What does performant mean?
- Of or relating to performance.
- Performing well; Capable of or characterized by a high or excellent level of performance or efficiency.
- Characterized by a level of performance or efficiency that is adequate for or exceeds the expectations of end users.
Where does performant come from?
From perform + -ant (suffix forming agent nouns from verbs, and adjectives from verbs with the senses of ‘doing (the action of the verb’)), possibly modeled after informant.
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Words that rhyme with performant
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Questions about saying performant
How do you pronounce performant?
Say per-FOR-munt. The American pronunciation is /pɚˈfɔrmənt/. In British English it is /pəˈfɔːmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in performant?
Performant has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOR). Broken into parts: per · FOR · munt.
Is performant 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 /pəˈfɔːmənt/ (puh-FAW-munt).