How many syllables in "permit"?

"permit" has 2 음절 (per - mit).

Why does "permit" shift stress?

"permit" is a heteronym: noun stresses PER-mit, verb stresses per-MIT.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

Say each syllable slowly (per... mit) and listen on SayItVid.

음절 가이드

2 음절

"permit": 2 음절.

음절:per·mit

Heteronym: stress shifts by part of speech

제1강세

PER-mit(per · mit)● ○

Stress in "permit" falls on 1st syllable (noun).

IPA:⁄ˈpɜːr.mɪt⁄

명사: An official document giving authorization or license.

“You must show a valid parking permit on your dashboard.”

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자동 재생

IPApərˈmɪt

음절per·mit

문맥 속에서 듣기US

2:23

키보드 단축키: ← 이전, → 다음, R 다시 재생 • Press L to loop sentence • Space to pause/resume

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How many syllables in "permit"?: "permit" has 2 음절 (per - mit).
Why does "permit" shift stress?: "permit" is a heteronym: noun stresses PER-mit, verb stresses per-MIT.
Where is the stress in "permit"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "permit"?: Say each syllable slowly (per... mit) and listen on SayItVid.