How to pronounce permissible
Say it like per-MIS-uh-bul. Permissible has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIS).
- per
- MIS
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Permissible pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- MISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of permissible
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-MIS-ih-bul.
What does permissible mean?
- permitted.
- permissive
- Any tool or device permitted for use in potentially explosive mine environments.
Where does permissible come from?
From Middle English permyssyble, from Old French permissible, from Medieval Latin permissibilis.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with permissible
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of permissible.
Questions about saying permissible
How do you pronounce permissible?
Say per-MIS-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /pɚˈmɪsəbəl/. In British English it is /pəˈmɪsɪbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in permissible?
Permissible has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIS). Broken into parts: per · MIS · uh · bul.
Is permissible pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /pəˈmɪsɪbəl/ (puh-MIS-ih-bul).