How to pronounce permutating
Say it like PUR-myoo-tay-ting. Permutating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR).
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- PUR
- myoo
- tay
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Permutating 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.
- myooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tayGive 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 permutating
- 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-myoo-tay-ting.
What does permutating mean?
- present participle and gerund of permutate How to pronounce permutate
Questions about saying permutating
How do you pronounce permutating?
Say PUR-myoo-tay-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɝmjuˌteɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpɜːmjuːˌteɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in permutating?
Permutating has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR). Broken into parts: PUR · myoo · tay · ting.
Is permutating 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 /ˈpɜːmjuːˌteɪtɪŋ/ (PUR-myoo-tay-ting).