How to Pronounce "put into perspective"
expression
ˈpʊt/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə/ /pɝˈspɛktɪv
PUT IN-too per-SPEK-tiv
pʊt/ /ˈɪntʊ/ /pəspˈɛktɪv
put IN-too per-SPEK-tiv
Definition
To help someone understand the true importance or size of something by comparing it to other things or by providing more context.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpʊt/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə/ /pɝˈspɛktɪv
British English
pʊt/ /ˈɪntʊ/ /pəspˈɛktɪv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUT IN-too per-SPEK-tiv
UK
put IN-too per-SPEK-tiv
Listen in Context
She helped me put the problem into perspective.
Let's put these numbers into perspective before making a decision.
Traveling can put your own life into perspective.
Losing a game really puts winning and losing into perspective for kids.