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  • 3 syllables
  • stressed syllable per
  • 9 letters
Syllables
per-ma-nent: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: PER-ma-nent.
Pronunciation
/ˈpɝmənənt/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the third syllable from the end (1st of 3), as in BEAU-ti-ful and pho-TOG-ra-phy. Words ending in -ity and -ical work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as per-manent, perma-nent.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide permanent into syllables?

permanent divides as per-ma-nent. per-ma-nent: 3 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in permanent?

Permanent has 3 syllables (per-ma-nent).

Which syllable is stressed in permanent?

The stressed syllable in permanent is per. The 1st syllable is stressed: PER-ma-nent.

How do you pronounce permanent?

/ˈpɝmənənt/ in American English.