How to pronounce permadiaper
Say it like pur-muh-DY-per. Permadiaper has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DY).
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- pur
- muh
- DY
- per
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Permadiaper pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- purGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of permadiaper
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pur-muh-DY-puh.
What does permadiaper mean?
- In fiction and art, a diaper that cannot be taken off once worn.
Where does permadiaper come from?
From perma- (“permanent”) + diaper.
Words that rhyme with permadiaper
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Questions about saying permadiaper
How do you pronounce permadiaper?
Say pur-muh-DY-per. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɝməˈdaɪpɚ/. In British English it is /ˌpɜːməˈdaɪpə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in permadiaper?
Permadiaper has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DY). Broken into parts: pur · muh · DY · per.
Is permadiaper 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 /ˌpɜːməˈdaɪpə/ (pur-muh-DY-puh).