How to Pronounce Perspective

"Perspective" is not spelled the way it sounds. Its pronunciation is /pɝˈspɛktɪv/ in IPA and it has 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents — the audio is the reliable guide for a word like this.

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Syllables

11

Letters

/pɝˈspɛktɪv/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/pəspˈɛktɪv/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “perspective”

"perspective" has 3 syllables: perspective.

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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How do you pronounce "perspective"?▾

"Perspective" is not spelled the way it sounds. Its pronunciation is /pɝˈspɛktɪv/ in IPA and it has 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents — the audio is the reliable guide for a word like this.

How many syllables are in "perspective"?▾

"Perspective" has 3 syllables.

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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