How to pronounce misperceptions
Say it like mih-sper-SEP-shunz. Misperceptions has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEP).
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- mih
- sper
- SEP
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misperceptions 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.
- SEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of misperceptions
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: mih-spuh-SEP-shunz.
What does misperceptions mean?
- plural of misperception How to pronounce misperception
Questions about saying misperceptions
How do you pronounce misperceptions?
Say mih-sper-SEP-shunz. The American pronunciation is /mɪspɚˈsɛpʃənz/. In British English it is /mɪspəˈsɛpʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misperceptions?
Misperceptions has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEP). Broken into parts: mih · sper · SEP · shunz.
Is misperceptions 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 /mɪspəˈsɛpʃənz/ (mih-spuh-SEP-shunz).