How to Pronounce Permeability

To pronounce "permeability", say PERM-eab-il-ity — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌpɜːmi.əˈbɪlɪti/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

12

Letters

/ˌpɜːmi.əˈbɪlɪti/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “permeability”

"permeability" has 4 syllables: perm-eab-il-ity. It rhymes with tranquility and capability, if that helps it stick.

What does permeability mean?

noun

  1. The property of being permeable
  2. The rate of flow of a fluid through a porous material

Words that rhyme with permeability

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

tranquilitycapabilityhostilityhumilityculpabilityfutilityvolatilityliabilitysusceptibilityvirilityfacilitysensibility

Related words

permeablenesspermeationinfiltrationporositypenetrationpatencypenetrabilityperviousness

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "permeability"?▾

"Permeability" has 4 syllables: perm · eab · il · ity.

What is the IPA transcription of "permeability"?▾

The IPA transcription of "permeability" is /ˌpɜːmi.əˈbɪlɪti/.

What does "permeability" mean?▾

Permeability: The property of being permeable

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