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Emphasize 'spire', making sure it's clear.
End with a relaxed 'r' sound.
per-spy-er (misplacing stress)
pers-pire (incorrect syllable division)
pur-spy-er (incorrect vowel sound)
Start with 'puh', softer than 'per'.
Emphasize 'spire', keep it clear.
End with a silent 'r'.
per-spy-ah (misplacing stress)
pers-piar (incorrect syllable division)
pur-spy-ah (wrong vowel sound)
In BrE, 'r' is often silent when it follows a vowel and isn't followed by another vowel.
The stress is on the second syllable 'spire'.
The first syllable is unstressed, so it is pronounced lightly.
To sweat; produce moisture while hot or nervous.
/ˌpərspəˈreɪʃən/
The process of sweating.
/pərˈspaɪərəˌtɔri/
Relating to perspiration.
/pərˈspaɪrɪŋ/
The act of sweating.
Adds an extra syllable versus 'perspiration'.
'Perspiratory' ends with a different sound.
'Perspiring' shares the root but varies with the ending.
Remember the stress is on the second syllable 'spire'.
Keep the first syllable light and short.
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