How to pronounce misperceive
Say it like mih-sper-SEEV. Misperceive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEEV).
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- mih
- sper
- SEEV
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misperceive pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sperKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- SEEVSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of misperceive
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: mih-spuh-SEEV.
What does misperceive mean?
- To perceive erroneously.
Where does misperceive come from?
From mis- + perceive.
Words that rhyme with misperceive
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of misperceive.
Questions about saying misperceive
How do you pronounce misperceive?
Say mih-sper-SEEV. The American pronunciation is /mɪspɚˈsiv/. In British English it is /mɪspəˈsiːv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misperceive?
Misperceive has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEEV). Broken into parts: mih · sper · SEEV.
Is misperceive pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /mɪspəˈsiːv/ (mih-spuh-SEEV).