To pronounce "permissively", say PERM-iss-iv-ely — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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PERM-iss-iv-ely
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"permissively" has 4 syllables: perm-iss-iv-ely.
"Permissively" has 4 syllables: perm · iss · iv · ely.
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