Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

permille

/pə(ɹ)ˈmɪli/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
per-mille
IPA
/pə(ɹ)ˈmɪli/
12
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A part or other object per thousand.

Example Sentences

  • "three permille (0.003)"

Etymology

From Latin: per (“per”) + mīlle (“thousand”).

Phrases

per cent permyriad and ‱

Frequently Paired Words

per cent percent % permyriad and ‱ ppm ppb ppt ppq

Synonyms

mul:‰ ppt

Rhymes With

Questions

How do you pronounce permille?
The recorded pronunciation is /pə(ɹ)ˈmɪli/.
What does permille mean?
A part or other object per thousand.
Where does permille come from?
From Latin: per (“per”) + mīlle (“thousand”).

How to pronounce permille

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