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How to pronounce “permissive”

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Pronunciation guide for permissive

Learning goal: Practice the English pronunciation of permissive with real speech in context.
Available examples: 8 YouTube examples
Real speech example: How to lead a conversation between people who disagree"We're godless and we're permissive with our children."
Definition summary: Giving permission, or predisposed to give it; lenient.

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How to lead a conversation between people who disagree

"We're godless and we're permissive with our children."

[Adjective]
Giving permission, or predisposed to give it; lenient.
(of a footpath, bridleway or similar) Open to the public by permission of the landowner.
(biology) That allows the replication of viruses.
[Noun]
(grammar) A grammatical form indicating that an action is permitted by the speaker.

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