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permission
Definition:
(nou) approval to do something (nou) the act of giving a formal (usually written) authorization
Phonetic Transcription:
pəˈmɪʃən
Examples:
The license is the permission granted to use the picture.
I agree that the permission is revocable, but this has not occured.
The licenses for the free use expressly give the permission for commercial use.
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Common mistakes of permission pronunciation
- Incorrect vowel sound: Some learners mispronounce "permission" with an "i" sound as in "bit" instead of "ɪ" as in "kit". Tip: Focus on the "ɪ" sound in the first syllable: /pərˈmɪʃ.ən/ (US), /pəˈmɪʃ.ən/ (UK).
- Misplacing stress: The primary stress in "permission" is on the second syllable, but some say it with stress on the first. Tip: Remember to emphasize the "mɪʃ" part: /pərˈmɪʃ.ən/ (US), /pəˈmɪʃ.ən/ (UK).
- Overemphasizing "s": Some pronounce "permission" with an exaggerated "s" sound, making it sound like "per-miss-sion". Tip: Keep the "s" soft and connected to the "h": /pərˈmɪʃ.ən/ (US), /pəˈmɪʃ.ən/ (UK).
- Omitting the final syllable: A common mistake is dropping the last syllable, saying "permish" instead of "permission". Tip: Always pronounce the full word clearly, including the "ən": /pərˈmɪʃ.ən/ (US), /pəˈmɪʃ.ən/ (UK).
- Confusing with "permit": Learners sometimes mix up "permission" with its noun form "permit", leading to incorrect pronunciation. Tip: Remember that "permission" has three syllables while "permit" has two: /pərˈmɪʃ.ən/ vs. /ˈpɜr.mɪt/.