How many syllables in permanent?

Syllables in permanent

3

per·ma·nent

Permanent has three syllables. The stress falls on the first syllable.

How to say permanent

Pronunciation/ˈpɝmənənt/
3 syllables, PER-ma-nent · DUM-da-da
StressFirst syllable
Letters9

To count it yourself, say permanent slowly and listen for each vowel sound: per, ma, nent. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in permanent?
Permanent has three syllables.
How do you divide permanent into syllables?
Permanent divides as per-ma-nent.
Which syllable is stressed in permanent?
The first syllable (PER-ma-nent).

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