How to pronounce permeation
Say it like pur-mee-AY-shun. Permeation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AY).
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- pur
- mee
- AY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Permeation 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.
- AYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of permeation
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pur-mee-AY-shun.
What does permeation mean?
- The movement of a fluid through a porous or permeable solid.
- The spreading of something (especially something malignant) through the body via blood vessels etc.
Words that rhyme with permeation
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Questions about saying permeation
How do you pronounce permeation?
Say pur-mee-AY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɝmiˈeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌpɜːmiˈeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in permeation?
Permeation has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AY). Broken into parts: pur · mee · AY · shun.
Is permeation 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 /ˌpɜːmiˈeɪʃən/ (pur-mee-AY-shun).