perception
/pərˈsɛpʃən/
Syllables per·cep·tion
Stress per-CEP-tion
Phonics Breakdown
per
/pər/
schwa
cep
/sɛp/
soft c
tion
/ʃən/
-tion ending
Meaning
the ability to see, hear, or become aware of something through the senses or understanding
Sound Reference
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per=/pər/(person) + cep=/sɛp/(except) + tion=/ʃən/(nation)
Example
Her perception of the problem was very clear.