How to Pronounce Permeating

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

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

PERM-eat-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “permeating”

"permeating" has 3 syllables: perm-eat-ing. It rhymes with titillating and captivating, if that helps it stick.

What does permeating 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 permeating

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

titillatingcaptivatinggratingdeprecatinginvigoratingexcruciatingexhilaratingfascinatingexasperatingstimulatingdebilitatingfluctuating

Related words

distributivepermeantpervasiveinfiltratingpervadingunderpinningpermeationpermeance

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "permeating"?▾

"Permeating" has 3 syllables: perm · eat · ing.

What does "permeating" mean?▾

Permeating: 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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