How to pronounce perceptible
Say it like per-SEP-tuh-bul. Perceptible has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEP).
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- per
- SEP
- tuh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perceptible 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.
- SEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of perceptible
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-SEP-tih-bul.
What does perceptible mean?
- Able to be perceived, sensed, or discerned.“Her voice was barely perceptible over the noise, but her gestures made her meaning clear.”
- Anything that can be perceived.
Where does perceptible come from?
Borrowed from Late Latin perceptibilis, from Latin percipio.
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Words that rhyme with perceptible
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Questions about saying perceptible
How do you pronounce perceptible?
Say per-SEP-tuh-bul. The American pronunciation is /pɚˈsɛptəbəl/. In British English it is /pəˈsɛptɪbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perceptible?
Perceptible has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEP). Broken into parts: per · SEP · tuh · bul.
Is perceptible 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 /pəˈsɛptɪbəl/ (puh-SEP-tih-bul).