How to pronounce permute
Say it like pur-MYOOT. Permute has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MYOOT).
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- pur
- MYOOT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Permute 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.
- MYOOTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of permute
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pur-MYOOT.
What does permute mean?
- To change the order of.“to permute the data”
- To make a permutation of.
Where does permute come from?
From Middle English permuten, from Old French permuter, from Latin permūtāre.
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Words that rhyme with permute
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Questions about saying permute
How do you pronounce permute?
Say pur-MYOOT. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɝˈmjut/. In British English it is /ˌpɜːˈmjuːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in permute?
Permute has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MYOOT). Broken into parts: pur · MYOOT.
Is permute 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 /ˌpɜːˈmjuːt/ (pur-MYOOT).