How to Pronounce Perception

To pronounce "perception", say PERC-ept-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /pəˈsɛpʃ(ə)n/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/pəˈsɛpʃ(ə)n/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “perception”

"perception" has 3 syllables: perc-ept-ion. It rhymes with conception and deception, if that helps it stick.

What does perception mean?

noun

  1. The organisation, identification and interpretation of sensory information.
  2. Conscious understanding of something.

Synonyms

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Words that rhyme with perception

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conceptiondeceptioninceptionmisconceptionreceptionmisperceptionexceptionself-deceptionpreconceptioncontraceptioninterception

Related words

perceptperceivingsensingimaginationmentalitycognitivenotionmindset

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "perception"?▾

"Perception" has 3 syllables: perc · ept · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "perception"?▾

The IPA transcription of "perception" is /pəˈsɛpʃ(ə)n/.

What does "perception" mean?▾

Perception: The organisation, identification and interpretation of sensory information.

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