How to pronounce permafrown
Say it like PUR-muh-frown. Permafrown has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR).
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- PUR
- muh
- frown
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Permafrown 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.
- frownKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of permafrown
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PUR-muh-frown.
What does permafrown mean?
- A permanent frown.
Where does permafrown come from?
From perma- + frown.
Questions about saying permafrown
How do you pronounce permafrown?
Say PUR-muh-frown. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɝməfraʊn/. In British English it is /ˈpɜːməfraʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in permafrown?
Permafrown has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR). Broken into parts: PUR · muh · frown.
Is permafrown 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 /ˈpɜːməfraʊn/ (PUR-muh-frown).