How to pronounce imperfective
Say it like im-per-FEK-tiv. Imperfective has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FEK).
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- im
- per
- FEK
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Imperfective 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.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of imperfective
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: im-puh-FEK-tiv.
What does imperfective mean?
- Of, relating to or having the properties of the imperfective aspect.
- The imperfective aspect; a verb having this aspect.
Words that rhyme with imperfective
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of imperfective.
Questions about saying imperfective
How do you pronounce imperfective?
Say im-per-FEK-tiv. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪmpɚˈfɛktɪv/. In British English it is /ˌɪmpəˈfɛktɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in imperfective?
Imperfective has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FEK). Broken into parts: im · per · FEK · tiv.
Is imperfective 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 /ˌɪmpəˈfɛktɪv/ (im-puh-FEK-tiv).