Smart Definition
Etymology
Pronunciation
permiso
permission
Latin America
Simplified: pehr-MEE-soh
IPA: peɾ'mi.so
Spain
Simplified: pehr-MEE-soh
IPA: peɾ'mi.so
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
per
  • unaspirated p like spot (not pot)
  • p without burst of air
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
mi
  • m like mom
  • m similar to English
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
so
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English
  • o like go, but shorter
  • rounded lips, tongue back for o