How to Pronounce Permeates

To pronounce "permeates", say PERM-eat-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

PERM-eat-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “permeates”

"permeates" has 3 syllables: perm-eat-es. It rhymes with facilitates and traits, if that helps it stick.

What does permeates mean?

verb

  1. To pass through the pores or interstices of; to penetrate and pass through without causing rupture or displacement; applied especially to fluids which pass through substances of loose texture

    “water permeates sand”

  2. To enter and spread through; to pervade.

Words that rhyme with permeates

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

facilitatestraitsillustratesadvocatesindicatesculminatesresonatesradiatesvalidatesdissipateselaboratesnates

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "permeates"?▾

"Permeates" has 3 syllables: perm · eat · es.

What does "permeates" mean?▾

Permeates: To pass through the pores or interstices of; to penetrate and pass through without causing rupture or displacement; applied especially to fluids which pass through substances of loose texture

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