How to Pronounce Permitting

To pronounce "permitting", say PERM-itt-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

PERM-itt-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “permitting”

"permitting" has 3 syllables: perm-itt-ing. It rhymes with unwitting and unremitting, if that helps it stick.

What does permitting mean?

verb

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

noun

  1. An act or instance of permitting something.

Words that rhyme with permitting

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

unwittingunremittingflittingbefittingsplittingemittingquittingknittinggettinggrittingomittingsitting

Related words

permissibleallowableallowadmittingallowedempowerauthorizeapproval

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "permitting"?▾

"Permitting" has 3 syllables: perm · itt · ing.

What does "permitting" mean?▾

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

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