object permanence

Questions

What does object permanence mean?

The understanding (typically developed during early infancy) that an object still exists even when it disappears from sight, or other senses.

How to pronounce object permanence

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “object permanence”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “object permanence”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “object permanence” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.