Number of syllables in the word 'permissive'

Find out how many syllables are there in the word permissive.

  1. No of syllables in permissive : 3
  2. Divide syllables in permissive : per-mis-sive

More about the word - permissive

  1. adjective
  2. Definition : Giving permission, or predisposed to give it; lenient
  3. Definition : (of a footpath) open to the public by permission of the landowner
  4. Definition : That allows the replication of viruses

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