English pronunciation · Words Starting with P
Perceive Pronunciation
Perceive is pronounced per-SEEV, IPA /pɝˈsiv/.
per-SEEV
US /pɝˈsiv/ · UK /pəˈsiːv/
Syllables: per · SEEV (2 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
verb: To notice or understand something, through the senses or through thought.
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Perceive in a Sentence
- Dogs perceive sounds we cannot hear.
- They perceive the change as a threat.
- How customers perceive the brand matters more than the logo.
Common Mispronunciations of Perceive
Not PER-seev
Verbs of this family all lean backwards: perceive, receive and deceive put the force on the second half.
Not per-SAYV
That ei block spells a long ee here, so the word closes with the sound in leave.
Tip: Perceive and receive rhyme exactly, and both spell their ee with ei after a c.
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