How to Pronounce "permission"
word
/pɝˈmɪʃən/
pur-MI-shuhn
/pəmˈɪʃən/
puh-MI-shuhn
Definition
Permission is approval or agreement that allows someone to do something. It is often given by a person in authority, by rules, or by law.
IPA Transcription
American English
/pɝˈmɪʃən/
British English
/pəmˈɪʃən/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pur-MI-shuhn
UK
puh-MI-shuhn
Listen in Context
I need my teacher's permission to leave early.
They entered the room without permission.
Do I have permission to use your phone?
You can't just post my photo online without my permission.