How to Pronounce Permanence

To pronounce "permanence", say PERM-an-enc-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈpɜmənəns/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈpɜmənəns/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “permanence”

"permanence" has 4 syllables: perm-an-enc-e.

What does permanence mean?

noun

  1. The state of being permanent.
  2. The reciprocal of magnetic inductance.

Synonyms

perduranceremanence

Antonyms

impermanencetransience

Related words

permanencyperpetuitycontinuationcontinuitycontinuancepermanentdurabilitylongevity

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "permanence"?▾

"Permanence" has 4 syllables: perm · an · enc · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "permanence"?▾

The IPA transcription of "permanence" is /ˈpɜmənəns/.

What does "permanence" mean?▾

Permanence: The state of being permanent.

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