How to pronounce perspectives
Say it like per-SPEK-tivz. Perspectives has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPEK).
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- per
- SPEK
- tivz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perspectives 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.
- SPEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tivzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of perspectives
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-SPEK-tivz.
What does perspectives mean?
- plural of perspective How to pronounce perspective
Questions about saying perspectives
How do you pronounce perspectives?
Say per-SPEK-tivz. The American pronunciation is /pɚˈspɛktɪvz/. In British English it is /pəˈspɛktɪvz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perspectives?
Perspectives has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPEK). Broken into parts: per · SPEK · tivz.
Is perspectives 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 /pəˈspɛktɪvz/ (puh-SPEK-tivz).