How to pronounce permeating
Say it like PUR-mee-ay-ting. Permeating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR).
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- PUR
- mee
- ay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Permeating 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.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of permeating
- 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-ting.
What does permeating mean?
- present participle and gerund of permeate How to pronounce permeate
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Questions about saying permeating
How do you pronounce permeating?
Say PUR-mee-ay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɝmiˌeɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpɜːmiˌeɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in permeating?
Permeating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR). Broken into parts: PUR · mee · ay · ting.
Is permeating 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 /ˈpɜːmiˌeɪtɪŋ/ (PUR-mee-ay-ting).