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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable mit
  • 6 letters
Syllables
per-mit: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 2nd syllable is stressed: per-MIT.
Pronunciation
/pɚˈmɪt/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the last syllable (2nd of 2), as in be-GIN and a-BOUT. In two-syllable words this pattern is typical of verbs.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as per-mit.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide permit into syllables?

permit divides as per-mit. per-mit: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in permit?

Permit has 2 syllables (per-mit).

Which syllable is stressed in permit?

The stressed syllable in permit is mit. The 2nd syllable is stressed: per-MIT.

How do you pronounce permit?

/pɚˈmɪt/ in American English.