How many syllables in permeable?

There are 3 syllables in the word permeable.

Divide permeable into syllables:

permeable (adjective):: capable of being permeated penetrable; capable of being permeated, esp. by liquids; allowing fluids or gases to pass or diffuse through.; having pores or openings that permit liquids or gases to pass through

absorbent

absorptive

leaky

penetrable

pervious

porous

spongy

blocked

closed

impassable

impassible

impenetrable

impermeable

impervious

impregnable

inaccessible

inpenetrable

nonporous

unnavigable

unpermeable

unsurpassable

untraversable

watertight

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