How to Pronounce Permitted

To pronounce "permitted", say PERM-itt-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /pəˈmɪtɪd/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/pəˈmɪtɪd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “permitted”

"permitted" has 3 syllables: perm-itt-ed. It rhymes with committed and acquitted, if that helps it stick.

What does permitted mean?

verb

  1. To allow (something) to happen, to give permission for.
  2. To allow (someone) to do something; to give permission to.

Words that rhyme with permitted

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

committedacquittedpittedomitteduncommittedknittedemittedtransmittedadmittedwittedbenefitedunaccredited

Related words

permissibleallowableallowedauthorizedadmissibleallowacceptedacknowledged

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "permitted"?▾

"Permitted" has 3 syllables: perm · itt · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "permitted"?▾

The IPA transcription of "permitted" is /pəˈmɪtɪd/.

What does "permitted" mean?▾

Permitted: To allow (something) to happen, to give permission for.

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