How to Pronounce Perceiving

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

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/pəˈsiːvɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “perceiving”

"perceiving" has 3 syllables: perc-eiv-ing. It rhymes with heaving and grieving, if that helps it stick.

What does perceiving mean?

verb

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

noun

  1. The act by which something is perceived.

Synonyms

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Words that rhyme with perceiving

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

heavinggrievingweavingleavingdisbelievingreceivingunbelievingdeceivingbelievingthievingretrievingachieving

Related words

perceptionsensingreceivingcollectinglevyingchargingearningseeing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "perceiving"?▾

"Perceiving" has 3 syllables: perc · eiv · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "perceiving"?▾

The IPA transcription of "perceiving" is /pəˈsiːvɪŋ/.

What does "perceiving" mean?▾

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

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