How many syllables in "perspective"?

"perspective" has 3 lettergrepen (per - spec - tive).

How to divide "perspective"?

"perspective" divides into 3 parts: per · spec · tive.

In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.

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3 Lettergrepen

"perspective": 3 lettergrepen.

Lettergrepen:per·spec·tive

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per-SPEC-tive(per · spec · tive)○ ● ○

Stress in "perspective" falls on 2nd syllable.

IPA:⁄pərˈspɛktɪv⁄

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IPApərˈspɛktɪv

Lettergrepenper·spec·tive

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How many syllables in "perspective"?: "perspective" has 3 lettergrepen (per - spec - tive).
How to divide "perspective"?: "perspective" divides into 3 parts: per · spec · tive.
Where is the stress in "perspective"?: In standard pronunciation, primary stress falls on the emphasized syllable.
How to practice saying "perspective"?: Say each syllable slowly (per... spec... tive) and listen on SayItVid.