How to Pronounce "permit"
word
/ˈpɝˌmɪt/, /pɝˈmɪt/
PUR-mit (noun), pur-MIT (verb)
/ˈpɜːˌmɪt/, /pɜːˈmɪt/
PUR-mit (noun), pur-MIT (verb)
Definition
As a verb, to permit means to allow someone to do something or to make something possible. As a noun, a permit is an official document that gives legal permission for an activity.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpɝˌmɪt/, /pɝˈmɪt/
British English
/ˈpɜːˌmɪt/, /pɜːˈmɪt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUR-mit (noun), pur-MIT (verb)
UK
PUR-mit (noun), pur-MIT (verb)
Listen in Context
You need a parking permit for this street.
The weather didn’t permit us to leave early.
The app only permits one login at a time.
I finally got my work permit, so I can start next week.