How to pronounce permeates
Say it like PUR-mee-ayts. Permeates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR).
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- PUR
- mee
- ayts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Permeates 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.
- aytsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of permeates
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PUR-mee-ayts.
What does permeates mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of permeate How to pronounce permeate
Questions about saying permeates
How do you pronounce permeates?
Say PUR-mee-ayts. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɝmiˌeɪts/. In British English it is /ˈpɜːmiˌeɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in permeates?
Permeates has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR). Broken into parts: PUR · mee · ayts.
Is permeates 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 /ˈpɜːmiˌeɪts/ (PUR-mee-ayts).