How to Pronounce Perspicacious

To pronounce "perspicacious", say PERSP-ic-ac-ious — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌpɜː.spɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˌpɜː.spɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “perspicacious”

"perspicacious" has 4 syllables: persp-ic-ac-ious. It rhymes with salacious and audacious, if that helps it stick.

What does perspicacious mean?

adjective

  1. Of acute discernment; having keen insight; mentally perceptive.
  2. Able to physically see clearly; quick-sighted; sharp-sighted.

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Words that rhyme with perspicacious

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

salaciousaudaciousvivaciousostentatioustenaciousgraciousvexatiousrapaciousmendaciousfallaciousvoraciousefficacious

Related words

clear-eyedclear-sighteddiscerningsagacioussapientwisesightfulpercipient

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "perspicacious"?▾

"Perspicacious" has 4 syllables: persp · ic · ac · ious.

What is the IPA transcription of "perspicacious"?▾

The IPA transcription of "perspicacious" is /ˌpɜː.spɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs/.

What does "perspicacious" mean?▾

Perspicacious: Of acute discernment; having keen insight; mentally perceptive.

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