How to pronounce permeable
Say it like PUR-mee-uh-bul. Permeable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR).
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- PUR
- mee
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Permeable 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.
- 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.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of permeable
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PUR-mee-uh-bul.
What does permeable mean?
- Able to be permeated; absorbing or allowing the passage of fluids.“permeable strata”
- Allowing the passage of persons, information, or other things, especially when such passage occurs despite hopes or expectations otherwise.“permeable borders”
Where does permeable come from?
From Middle English permeable, permiable, from Latin permeābilis.
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Questions about saying permeable
How do you pronounce permeable?
Say PUR-mee-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɝmiəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈpɜːmiəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in permeable?
Permeable has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR). Broken into parts: PUR · mee · uh · bul.
Is permeable 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 /ˈpɜːmiəbəl/ (PUR-mee-uh-bul).