How to pronounce permissions
Say it like per-MISH-unz. Permissions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MISH).
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- per
- MISH
- unz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Permissions 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.
- MISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of permissions
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-MISH-unz.
What does permissions mean?
- plural of permission How to pronounce permission
Questions about saying permissions
How do you pronounce permissions?
Say per-MISH-unz. The American pronunciation is /pɚˈmɪʃənz/. In British English it is /pəˈmɪʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in permissions?
Permissions has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MISH). Broken into parts: per · MISH · unz.
Is permissions 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 /pəˈmɪʃənz/ (puh-MISH-unz).