How to Pronounce Perceive

To pronounce "perceive", say PERC-eiv-e — 3 syllables, IPA /pəˈsiːv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/pəˈsiːv/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “perceive”

"perceive" has 3 syllables: perc-eiv-e. It rhymes with naive and heave, if that helps it stick.

What does perceive mean?

verb

  1. To become aware of, through the physical senses or by thinking; to see; to understand.

Synonyms

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Words that rhyme with perceive

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

naiveheavereprieveconceivecleaverelievebelievereaveachieveeveweavereceive

Related words

comprehendunderstanddiscernthinkconsiderexperiencerealizeview

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "perceive"?▾

"Perceive" has 3 syllables: perc · eiv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "perceive"?▾

The IPA transcription of "perceive" is /pəˈsiːv/.

What does "perceive" mean?▾

Perceive: To become aware of, through the physical senses or by thinking; to see; to understand.

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