How to pronounce permeated
Say it like PUR-mee-ay-tid. Permeated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR).
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- PUR
- mee
- ay
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Permeated 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.
- ayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of permeated
- 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-ay-tid.
What does permeated mean?
- simple past and past participle of permeate How to pronounce permeate
Questions about saying permeated
How do you pronounce permeated?
Say PUR-mee-ay-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɝmiˌeɪtɪd/. In British English it is /ˈpɜːmiˌeɪtɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in permeated?
Permeated has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR). Broken into parts: PUR · mee · ay · tid.
Is permeated 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 /ˈpɜːmiˌeɪtɪd/ (PUR-mee-ay-tid).