How to pronounce permeability
Say it like pur-mee-uh-BIL-ih-tee. Permeability has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (BIL).
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- pur
- mee
- uh
- BIL
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Permeability 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.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of permeability
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: pur-mee-uh-BIL-ih-tee.
What does permeability mean?
- The property of being permeable.
- The rate of flow of a fluid through a porous material.
- A measure of the ability of a rock to transmit fluids (such as oil or water).
Where does permeability come from?
From French perméabilité, equivalent to permeable + -ity.
Words that rhyme with permeability
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of permeability.
- facility
- stability
- disability
- liability
- inability
- credibility
- visibility
- sustainability
- eligibility
- instability
Questions about saying permeability
How do you pronounce permeability?
Say pur-mee-uh-BIL-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɝmiəˈbɪlɪti/. In British English it is /ˌpɜːmiəˈbɪlɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in permeability?
Permeability has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (BIL). Broken into parts: pur · mee · uh · BIL · ih · tee.
Is permeability 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 /ˌpɜːmiəˈbɪlɪti/ (pur-mee-uh-BIL-ih-tee).