How to Pronounce "perspiration"
word
ˌpɝspɝˈeɪʃən
pur-spur-AY-shun
pəspəɹˈeɪʃən
puh-spuh-RAY-shun
Definition
Perspiration is the liquid (sweat) that comes out of your skin when you are hot, nervous, or exercising.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌpɝspɝˈeɪʃən
British English
pəspəɹˈeɪʃən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pur-spur-AY-shun
UK
puh-spuh-RAY-shun
Listen in Context
Perspiration helps cool your body when it's hot.
Exercise causes your perspiration to increase.
There was perspiration on his forehead after running.
Nervous perspiration was visible during his speech.