How to pronounce Permian
Say it like PUR-mee-un. Permian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR).
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US American/ˈpɝmiən/PUR-mee-un
UK British/ˈpɜːmiən/PUR-mee-un
- PUR
- mee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Permian 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.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Permian
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PUR-mee-un.
What does Permian mean?
noun
- from 280 million to 230 million years ago; reptiles
Questions about saying Permian
How do you pronounce Permian?
Say PUR-mee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɝmiən/. In British English it is /ˈpɜːmiən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Permian?
Permian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR). Broken into parts: PUR · mee · un.
Is Permian 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 /ˈpɜːmiən/ (PUR-mee-un).