English pronunciation · Words Starting with P
Perspective Pronunciation
Perspective is pronounced per-SPEK-tiv, IPA /pɝˈspɛktɪv/.
per-SPEK-tiv
US /pɝˈspɛktɪv/ · UK /pəˈspɛktɪv/
Syllables: per · SPEK · tiv (3 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
noun: A particular way of seeing something, or the technique of showing depth in a drawing.
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Perspective in a Sentence
- From the tenant's perspective the rule makes no sense.
- A week away gave her some perspective on it.
- The drawing gets the perspective slightly wrong.
Common Mispronunciations of Perspective
Not pro-SPEK-tiv
Perspective and prospective are two different words. This one starts with per, about seeing through; the other starts with pro, about looking forward.
Not PER-spek-tiv
Put the weight on spek and let the opening per go almost colourless.
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