How many syllables in "permit"?

"permit" has 2 lettergrepen (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.

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Lettergrepids

2 Lettergrepen

"permit": 2 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:per·mit

Heteronym: stress shifts by part of speech

Hoofdklemtoon

PER-mit(per · mit)● ○

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

IPA:⁄ˈpɜːr.mɪt⁄

Zelfstandig naamwoord: An official document giving authorization or license.

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

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1/10

Automatisch afspelen

IPApərˈmɪt

Lettergrepenper·mit

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2:23

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How many syllables in "permit"?: "permit" has 2 lettergrepen (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.