How to pronounce misperceived
Say it like mih-sper-SEEVD. Misperceived has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEEVD).
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- mih
- sper
- SEEVD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misperceived 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.
- SEEVDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of misperceived
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: mih-spuh-SEEVD.
What does misperceived mean?
- simple past and past participle of misperceive How to pronounce misperceive
Words that rhyme with misperceived
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Questions about saying misperceived
How do you pronounce misperceived?
Say mih-sper-SEEVD. The American pronunciation is /mɪspɚˈsivd/. In British English it is /mɪspəˈsiːvd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misperceived?
Misperceived has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEEVD). Broken into parts: mih · sper · SEEVD.
Is misperceived 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 /mɪspəˈsiːvd/ (mih-spuh-SEEVD).