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Words with Root “permiss-” in English (US)
Browse English (US) words sharing the root “permiss-”, complete with pronunciations, syllable breakdowns, and linguistic insights.
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permiss- Latin *permittere* - to allow.
overpermissiveness
7 syllables18 letters
o·ver·per·mis·si·ve·ness
/ˌoʊvərpərˈmɪsɪvnəs/
noun
Overpermissiveness is a seven-syllable noun with primary stress on 'mis'. It's formed from the prefix 'over-', the root 'permiss-', and the suffixes '-ive' and '-ness'. Syllabification follows standard English rules, prioritizing vowel nuclei and stress patterns.