How to pronounce misperception
Say it like mis-per-SEP-shun. Misperception has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEP).
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- mis
- per
- SEP
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misperception pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- misGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- SEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of misperception
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: mih-spuh-SEP-shun.
What does misperception mean?
- An incorrect perception.
Where does misperception come from?
From mis- + perception.
Words that rhyme with misperception
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of misperception.
- exception
- reception
- conception
- deception
- inception
- interception
- contraception
- misconception
- preconception
- proprioception
Questions about saying misperception
How do you pronounce misperception?
Say mis-per-SEP-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɪspɚˈsɛpʃən/. In British English it is /mɪspəˈsɛpʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misperception?
Misperception has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEP). Broken into parts: mis · per · SEP · shun.
Is misperception 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 /mɪspəˈsɛpʃən/ (mih-spuh-SEP-shun).