How to pronounce percipient
Say it like per-SIP-ee-unt. Percipient has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIP).
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- per
- SIP
- ee
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Percipient 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.
- SIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of percipient
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-SIP-ee-unt.
What does percipient mean?
- One who perceives something.
- One who has perceived a paranormal event.“In the course of investigating the haunting, I interviewed several percipients.”
- Having the ability to perceive, especially to perceive quickly.
- Perceiving events only in the moment, without reflection, like a very young child.
Where does percipient come from?
From Latin percipiēns, present participle of percipiō (“to perceive”).
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Questions about saying percipient
How do you pronounce percipient?
Say per-SIP-ee-unt. The American pronunciation is /pɚˈsɪpiənt/. In British English it is /pəˈsɪpiənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in percipient?
Percipient has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SIP). Broken into parts: per · SIP · ee · unt.
Is percipient 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 /pəˈsɪpiənt/ (puh-SIP-ee-unt).