How to pronounce misperceptive
Say it like mih-sper-SEP-tiv. Misperceptive has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEP).
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- mih
- sper
- SEP
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Misperceptive 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- SEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of misperceptive
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: mih-spuh-SEP-tiv.
What does misperceptive mean?
- Perceiving incorrectly.
Where does misperceptive come from?
From mis- + perceptive.
Words that rhyme with misperceptive
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Questions about saying misperceptive
How do you pronounce misperceptive?
Say mih-sper-SEP-tiv. The American pronunciation is /mɪspərˈsɛptɪv/. In British English it is /mɪspəˈsɛptɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in misperceptive?
Misperceptive has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEP). Broken into parts: mih · sper · SEP · tiv.
Is misperceptive 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 /mɪspəˈsɛptɪv/ (mih-spuh-SEP-tiv).