How to pronounce perceptual
Say it like per-SEP-choo-ul. Perceptual has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEP).
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- per
- SEP
- choo
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perceptual 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- SEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- chooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of perceptual
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-SEP-choo-ul.
What does perceptual mean?
- Relating to perception.
Where does perceptual come from?
From Latin perceptus + English -al.
Words that rhyme with perceptual
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Questions about saying perceptual
How do you pronounce perceptual?
Say per-SEP-choo-ul. The American pronunciation is /pərˈsɛptʃuəl/. In British English it is /pəˈsɛptʃuːəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perceptual?
Perceptual has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SEP). Broken into parts: per · SEP · choo · ul.
Is perceptual 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 /pəˈsɛptʃuːəl/ (puh-SEP-choo-ul).