How to pronounce permadiapered
Say it like PUR-muh-dy-uh-perrd. Permadiapered has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR).
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- PUR
- muh
- dy
- uh
- perrd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Permadiapered 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.
- dyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- perrdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of permadiapered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PUR-muh-dy-uh-pud.
What does permadiapered mean?
- Perpetually wearing diapers; constantly diapered.
Where does permadiapered come from?
From perma- (“permanent”, suffix) + diapered (“wearing a diaper”, adjective).
Questions about saying permadiapered
How do you pronounce permadiapered?
Say PUR-muh-dy-uh-perrd. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɝməˌdaɪəpɚrd/. In British English it is /ˈpɜːməˌdaɪəpəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in permadiapered?
Permadiapered has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR). Broken into parts: PUR · muh · dy · uh · perrd.
Is permadiapered 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 /ˈpɜːməˌdaɪəpəd/ (PUR-muh-dy-uh-pud).