How to pronounce perceived
Say it like per-SEEVD. Perceived has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEEVD).
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- per
- SEEVD
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perceived pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- perKeep 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 perceived
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-SEEVD.
What does perceived mean?
- detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues“the felt presence of an intruder”“a sensed presence in the room raised goosebumps on her arms”
- detected by means of the senses“a perceived difference in temperature”
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Words that rhyme with perceived
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Questions about saying perceived
How do you pronounce perceived?
Say per-SEEVD. The American pronunciation is /pɚˈsivd/. In British English it is /pəˈsiːvd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perceived?
Perceived has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEEVD). Broken into parts: per · SEEVD.
Is perceived 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 /pəˈsiːvd/ (puh-SEEVD).