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Smart Definition
Etymology
Conjugation
Pronunciation
permitir
allow
Latin America
Simplified: pehr-mee-TEER
IPA: peɾ.mi'tiɾ
Spain
Simplified: pehr-mee-TEER
IPA: peɾ.mi'tiɾ
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
tir
  • unaspirated t like stop (not top)
  • t without burst of air, tongue touches upper teeth
  • i like see
  • spread lips, tongue high for i
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth