How many syllables in perspective?
Syllables in perspective
3
per·spec·tive
Perspective has three syllables. The stress falls on the second syllable.
How to say perspective
| Pronunciation | /pɚˈspɛktɪv/ 3 syllables, per-SPEC-tive · da-DUM-da |
|---|---|
| Stress | Second syllable |
| Letters | 11 |
To count it yourself, say perspective slowly and listen for each vowel sound: per, spec, tive. Each beat is one syllable.
Words that rhyme with perspective
- effective
- objective
- collective
- detective
- respective
- protective
- selective
- prospective
- subjective
- directive
- ineffective
- reflective
- defective
- retrospective
- irrespective
- elective
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Questions
- How many syllables are in perspective?
- Perspective has three syllables.
- How do you divide perspective into syllables?
- Perspective divides as per-spec-tive.
- Which syllable is stressed in perspective?
- The second syllable (per-SPEC-tive).