How to pronounce permitting
Say it like per-MIT-ing. Permitting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIT).
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- per
- MIT
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Permitting 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.
- MITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of permitting
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: puh-MIT-ing.
What does permitting mean?
- present participle and gerund of permit How to pronounce permit
- Used in an absolute clause to indicate that the statement modified by the clause (typically an expression of intent) will only be fulfilled if not impeded by the noun.
- An act or instance of permitting something.
Words that rhyme with permitting
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Questions about saying permitting
How do you pronounce permitting?
Say per-MIT-ing. The American pronunciation is /pɚˈmɪtɪŋ/. In British English it is /pəˈmɪtɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in permitting?
Permitting has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIT). Broken into parts: per · MIT · ing.
Is permitting 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 /pəˈmɪtɪŋ/ (puh-MIT-ing).