To pronounce "perceptive", say PERC-ept-iv-e — 4 syllables, IPA /pəˈsɛptɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/pəˈsɛptɪv/
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"perceptive" has 4 syllables: perc-ept-iv-e. It rhymes with receptive and deceptive, if that helps it stick.
adjective
“He is so perceptive when it comes to other people's feelings.”
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"Perceptive" has 4 syllables: perc · ept · iv · e.
The IPA transcription of "perceptive" is /pəˈsɛptɪv/.
Perceptive: Having or showing keenness of perception, insight, understanding, or intuition.
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