How to pronounce perceives
Say it like per-SEEVZ. Perceives has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEEVZ).
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- per
- SEEVZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perceives 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.
- SEEVZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of perceives
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-SEEVZ.
What does perceives mean?
- third-person singular simple present indicative of perceive How to pronounce perceive
Words that rhyme with perceives
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Questions about saying perceives
How do you pronounce perceives?
Say per-SEEVZ. The American pronunciation is /pɚˈsivz/. In British English it is /pəˈsiːvz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perceives?
Perceives has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEEVZ). Broken into parts: per · SEEVZ.
Is perceives 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 /pəˈsiːvz/ (puh-SEEVZ).