How to pronounce permacrisis
Say it like PUR-muh-kry-sis. Permacrisis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR).
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- PUR
- muh
- kry
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Permacrisis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kryGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of permacrisis
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PUR-muh-kry-sis.
What does permacrisis mean?
- A permanent crisis, one that continually drags on.
Where does permacrisis come from?
From perma- + crisis.
Questions about saying permacrisis
How do you pronounce permacrisis?
Say PUR-muh-kry-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɝməˌkraɪsɪs/. In British English it is /ˈpɜːməˌkraɪsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in permacrisis?
Permacrisis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR). Broken into parts: PUR · muh · kry · sis.
Is permacrisis 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 /ˈpɜːməˌkraɪsɪs/ (PUR-muh-kry-sis).