How to pronounce permits
Say it like PUR-mits. Permits has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR).
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- PUR
- mits
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Permits pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- mitsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of permits
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PUR-mits.
Other ways to say permits
Permits also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- per-MITS /pɚˈmɪts/
What does permits mean?
- plural of permit How to pronounce permit
- third-person singular simple present indicative of permit How to pronounce permit
Questions about saying permits
How do you pronounce permits?
Say PUR-mits. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɝˌmɪts/. In British English it is /ˈpɜːˌmɪts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in permits?
Permits has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PUR). Broken into parts: PUR · mits.
Is permits 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 /ˈpɜːˌmɪts/ (PUR-mits).