How to pronounce permutations
Say it like pur-myoo-TAY-shunz. Permutations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY).
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- pur
- myoo
- TAY
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Permutations 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.
- myooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of permutations
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pur-myoo-TAY-shunz.
What does permutations mean?
- plural of permutation How to pronounce permutation
Words that rhyme with permutations
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of permutations.
Questions about saying permutations
How do you pronounce permutations?
Say pur-myoo-TAY-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɝmjuˈteɪʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌpɜːmjuːˈteɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in permutations?
Permutations has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY). Broken into parts: pur · myoo · TAY · shunz.
Is permutations 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 /ˌpɜːmjuːˈteɪʃənz/ (pur-myoo-TAY-shunz).