How to pronounce perceiving
Say it like per-SEE-ving. Perceiving has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE).
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- per
- SEE
- ving
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perceiving 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.
- SEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- vingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of perceiving
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-SEE-ving.
What does perceiving mean?
- present participle and gerund of perceive How to pronounce perceive
- The act by which something is perceived.
Words that rhyme with perceiving
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Questions about saying perceiving
How do you pronounce perceiving?
Say per-SEE-ving. The American pronunciation is /pɚˈsivɪŋ/. In British English it is /pəˈsiːvɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perceiving?
Perceiving has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEE). Broken into parts: per · SEE · ving.
Is perceiving 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 /pəˈsiːvɪŋ/ (puh-SEE-ving).