How to Pronounce Perceived

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

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Syllables

Letters

/pəˈsiːvd/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “perceived”

"perceived" has 3 syllables: perc-eiv-ed. It rhymes with aggrieved and bereaved, if that helps it stick.

What does perceived mean?

verb

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

adjective

Generally recognized to be true.
“The perceived wisdom is that people do not go in large numbers to black-and-white movies anymore”
As seen or understood by an individual.
“In product design, where one deals with real, physical objects, there can be both real and perceived affordances, and the two need not be the same.”

Synonyms

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Words that rhyme with perceived

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

aggrieved bereaved peeved conceived heaved achieved received relieved grieved deceived cleaved misconceived

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "perceived"?▾

"Perceived" has 3 syllables: perc · eiv · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "perceived"?▾

The IPA transcription of "perceived" is /pəˈsiːvd/.

What does "perceived" mean?▾

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

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