How do you pronounce "permian"?

In American English: /ˈpɝːmiːən/ (PURM-ee-uhn). In British English: /pˈɜːmiən/ (P-ɜm-ee). In Canadian English: /ˈpɝːmiːən/ (PURM-ee-uhn). In Australian English: /pˈɜːmiən/ (P-ɜm-ee).

Is "permian" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɝːmiːən/ (PURM-ee-uhn), while in British English it's /pˈɜːmiən/ (P-ɜm-ee).

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permian

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/ˈpɝːmiːən/

PURM-ee-uhn

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pɝːmper·iːmi·ənan

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