How to pronounce perspicuous
Say it like per-SPIK-yuh-wus. Perspicuous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPIK).
- per
- SPIK
- yuh
- wus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perspicuous 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.
- SPIKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- yuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- wusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of perspicuous
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-SPIK-yoo-us.
What does perspicuous mean?
- Clearly expressed, easy to understand; lucid.
- (Of a language or notation) the process of inference from premises to conclusion is explicitly laid out.
- That can be seen through clearly; that lets light through.
Where does perspicuous come from?
From Latin perspicuus, in turn from perspiciō (“see through”).
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Opposite meaning
- abstruse
- dense
- imperspicuous
- adiaphanous
- nontransparent
Questions about saying perspicuous
How do you pronounce perspicuous?
Say per-SPIK-yuh-wus. The American pronunciation is /pərˈspɪkjəwəs/. In British English it is /pəˈspɪkjuːəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perspicuous?
Perspicuous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SPIK). Broken into parts: per · SPIK · yuh · wus.
Is perspicuous 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 /pəˈspɪkjuːəs/ (puh-SPIK-yoo-us).