How many syllables in “permissiveness”?
syllables in "permissiveness"
Word details
Syllables
5
per · mis · si · ve · ness
Letters
14
p · e · r · m · i · s · s · i · v · e · n · e · s · s
Scrabble
21
points
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About the word “permissiveness”
The word “permissiveness” contains 5 syllables, divided as per · mis · si · ve · ness. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "permissiveness" have?
"permissiveness" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "permissiveness" into syllables?
"permissiveness" is divided into syllables as: per · mis · si · ve · ness.
What is the Scrabble score for "permissiveness"?
The Scrabble score for "permissiveness" is 21 points.
Using “permissiveness” in writing
"permissiveness" (per · mis · si · ve · ness) has five syllables — exactly one full line of a haiku's 5-7-5 structure. That means this single word could stand alone as the opening or closing line of a haiku. In longer verse, five-syllable words create a slow, deliberate pace.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “permissiveness” is worth 21 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.
Anagrams of “permissiveness”
The letters in “permissiveness” can be rearranged to spell one other word: impressiveness.