How to pronounce permagrin
Say it like PUR-muh-grin. Permagrin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR).
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- PUR
- muh
- grin
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Permagrin 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.
- grinGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of permagrin
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PUR-muh-grin.
What does permagrin mean?
- A permanent grin; a smile that is permanently transformed into a grin, appearing like it is printed onto one's face.
Where does permagrin come from?
From perma- + grin.
Questions about saying permagrin
How do you pronounce permagrin?
Say PUR-muh-grin. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɝməˌɡrɪn/. In British English it is /ˈpɜːməˌɡrɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in permagrin?
Permagrin has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR). Broken into parts: PUR · muh · grin.
Is permagrin 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 /ˈpɜːməˌɡrɪn/ (PUR-muh-grin).