How many syllables in permit?

Syllables in permit

2

per·mit

Permit has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say permit

Said as /pɚˈmɪt/2 syllables, per-MIT · da-DUM
Said as /ˈpɝˌmɪt/2 syllables, PER-mit · DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters6

To count it yourself, say permit slowly and listen for each vowel sound: per, mit. Each beat is one syllable.

Words that rhyme with permit

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Questions

How many syllables are in permit?
Permit has two syllables.
How do you divide permit into syllables?
Permit divides as per-mit.
Which syllable is stressed in permit?
The second syllable (per-MIT).

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