How to pronounce permissiveness
Say it like per-MIS-iv-nus. Permissiveness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIS).
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- per
- MIS
- iv
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Permissiveness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- MISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of permissiveness
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-MIS-iv-nus.
What does permissiveness mean?
- The relative likelihood of something or someone to grant permission or allow something to happen.“The permissiveness of campus life leads many college freshmen to try things they would never have experienced at home.”
Where does permissiveness come from?
From permissive + -ness.
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Questions about saying permissiveness
How do you pronounce permissiveness?
Say per-MIS-iv-nus. The American pronunciation is /pɚˈmɪsɪvnəs/. In British English it is /pəˈmɪsɪvnəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in permissiveness?
Permissiveness has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MIS). Broken into parts: per · MIS · iv · nus.
Is permissiveness pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /pəˈmɪsɪvnəs/ (puh-MIS-iv-nus).