How many syllables in perceive?

Syllables in perceive

2

per·ceive

Perceive has two syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.

How to say perceive

Pronunciation/pɚˈsiv/
2 syllables, per-CEIVE · da-DUM
StressSecond syllable
Letters8

To count it yourself, say perceive slowly and listen for each vowel sound: per, ceive. Each beat is one syllable.

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Questions

How many syllables are in perceive?
Perceive has two syllables.
How do you divide perceive into syllables?
Perceive divides as per-ceive.
Which syllable is stressed in perceive?
The second syllable (per-CEIVE).

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