How many syllables in “permission”?
syllables in "permission"
Word details
Syllables
3
permi · ssion
Letters
10
p · e · r · m · i · s · s · i · o · n
Scrabble
14
points
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About the word “permission”
The word “permission” contains 3 syllables, divided as permi · ssion. It has 10 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "permission" have?
"permission" has 3 syllables.
How do you divide "permission" into syllables?
"permission" is divided into syllables as: permi · ssion.
What is the Scrabble score for "permission"?
The Scrabble score for "permission" is 14 points.
Using “permission” in writing
Three-syllable words like "permission" (permi · ssion) create a rolling, flowing rhythm in verse. Depending on where the stress lands, they can form dactylic (DUM-da-da) or anapestic (da-da-DUM) feet — common in limericks, ballads, and song lyrics. In haiku, a single three-syllable word covers more than half of a short line.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “permission” is worth 14 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “permission”
The letters in “permission” can be rearranged to spell one other word: impression.