To pronounce "overpermissiveness", say OV-erp-erm-iss-iv-en-ess — 7 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
overpermissiveness
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OV-erp-erm-iss-iv-en-ess
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"overpermissiveness" has 7 syllables: ov-erp-erm-iss-iv-en-ess.
"Overpermissiveness" has 7 syllables: ov · erp · erm · iss · iv · en · ess.
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