American English pronunciation

How to pronounce 'permanent' in American English

Learn the American English pronunciation of "permanent" with simple phonetic spelling, IPA transcription, meaning, example sentences, and AI-powered pronunciation practice.

Pronunciation of "permanent"

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Simple pronunciation
per-muh-nnt
IPA transcription
/ˈpʰɚ.mə.nn̩t̚/
Word frequency
2,550th

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What does "permanent" mean?

  1. lasting for a long time, usually forever

Examples of "permanent" in a sentence

  • She got a permanent tattoo on her arm.
  • Do you think the damage is permanent?
  • The company offers permanent employment benefits.

How common is "permanent"?

Permanent is the 2,550th most common word in English.

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