How to pronounce perfecta
Say it like per-FEK-tuh. Perfecta has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEK).
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- per
- FEK
- tuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perfecta pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- 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.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of perfecta
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-FEK-tuh.
What does perfecta mean?
- A kind of bet wherein the first- and second-place finishers must be predicted in the correct order.
Where does perfecta come from?
From American Spanish quiniela perfecta (“perfect quinella”).
Questions about saying perfecta
How do you pronounce perfecta?
Say per-FEK-tuh. The American pronunciation is /pɚˈfɛktə/. In British English it is /pəˈfɛktə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perfecta?
Perfecta has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEK). Broken into parts: per · FEK · tuh.
Is perfecta 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 /pəˈfɛktə/ (puh-FEK-tuh).