How to Pronounce “permit”
word
/ˈpɝˌmɪt/, /pɝˈmɪt/
PUR-mit (noun), pur-MIT (verb)
/ˈpɜːˌmɪt/, /pɜːˈmɪt/
PUR-mit (noun), pur-MIT (verb)
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
Pets are not permitted in this store.
The job does not permit remote work.
You need a parking permit for this street.
The weather didn’t permit us to leave early.