perceive

/pərˈsiːv/

Syllables per·ceive

Stress per-CEIVE

Phonics Breakdown

per

/pər/

er schwa

ceive

/siːv/

long e

Meaning

to become aware of or understand something through the senses or the mind

Sound Reference

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per=/pər/ (perhaps) + ceive=/siːv/ (receive)

Example

I perceive a change in his attitude.