How to Pronounce Perspective

To pronounce "perspective", say PERSP-ect-iv-e — 4 syllables, IPA /pɝˈspɛktɪv/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/pɝˈspɛktɪv/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/pəspˈɛktɪv/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “perspective”

"perspective" has 4 syllables: persp-ect-iv-e. It rhymes with objective and collective, if that helps it stick.

What does perspective mean?

noun

  1. A view, vista or outlook.
  2. The appearance of depth in objects, especially as perceived using binocular vision.

adjective

  1. Of, in or relating to perspective.

    “a perspective drawing”

  2. Providing visual aid; of or relating to the science of vision; optical.

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Words that rhyme with perspective

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

objectivecollectiveprospectivereflectiveeffectiveintrospectivedefectiveinvectivesubjectiveineffectiveretrospectiveaffective

Related words

viewpositionviewpointvistastandpointoutlookprospectaspect

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "perspective"?▾

"Perspective" has 4 syllables: persp · ect · iv · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "perspective"?▾

The IPA transcription of "perspective" is /pɝˈspɛktɪv/.

What does "perspective" mean?▾

Perspective: A view, vista or outlook.

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