How to pronounce permadeath
Say it like PUR-muh-deth. Permadeath has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR).
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- PUR
- muh
- deth
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Permadeath 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.
- dethKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of permadeath
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PUR-muh-deth.
What does permadeath mean?
- Permanent death, where the player cannot continue but is obliged to restart the game from the beginning.
- Likewise, any situation where a player character or characters who die are lost permanently but do not trigger a game over, allowing the player to proceed without the character(s). Particularly applies if said deaths are avoidable (not forced by the plot) and occur only as a result of player blunder
Where does permadeath come from?
From perma- + death.
Questions about saying permadeath
How do you pronounce permadeath?
Say PUR-muh-deth. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɝmədɛθ/. In British English it is /ˈpɜːmədɛθ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in permadeath?
Permadeath has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR). Broken into parts: PUR · muh · deth.
Is permadeath 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 /ˈpɜːmədɛθ/ (PUR-muh-deth).