How many syllables in permits?

Syllables in permits

2

per·mits

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

How to say permits

Said as /pɚˈmɪts/2 syllables, per-MITS · da-DUM
Said as /ˈpɝˌmɪts/2 syllables, PER-mits · DUM-da
StressSecond syllable
Letters7

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

Words that rhyme with permits

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Questions

How many syllables are in permits?
Permits has two syllables.
How do you divide permits into syllables?
Permits divides as per-mits.
Which syllable is stressed in permits?
The second syllable (per-MITS).

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