To pronounce "permian", say PERM-ian — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
permian
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"permian" has 2 syllables: perm-ian. It rhymes with thermion, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Permian" has 2 syllables: perm · ian.
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