How to pronounce imperfections
Say it like im-per-FEK-shunz. Imperfections has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FEK).
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- im
- per
- FEK
- shunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Imperfections pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- imGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- FEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of imperfections
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: im-puh-FEK-shunz.
What does imperfections mean?
- plural of imperfection How to pronounce imperfection
Words that rhyme with imperfections
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of imperfections.
Questions about saying imperfections
How do you pronounce imperfections?
Say im-per-FEK-shunz. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmpɚˈfɛkʃənz/. In British English it is /ˌɪmpəˈfɛkʃənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in imperfections?
Imperfections has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FEK). Broken into parts: im · per · FEK · shunz.
Is imperfections pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌɪmpəˈfɛkʃənz/ (im-puh-FEK-shunz).