How to pronounce permutate
Say it like PUR-myuu-tayt. Permutate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR).
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- PUR
- myuu
- tayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Permutate 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.
- myuuKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- taytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of permutate
- 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-myuu-tayt.
What does permutate mean?
- To carry out a permutation upon.
Questions about saying permutate
How do you pronounce permutate?
Say PUR-myuu-tayt. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɝmjʊteɪt/. In British English it is /ˈpɜːmjʊteɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in permutate?
Permutate has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR). Broken into parts: PUR · myuu · tayt.
Is permutate 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 /ˈpɜːmjʊteɪt/ (PUR-myuu-tayt).