How to pronounce perfectional
Say it like per-FEK-shuh-nul. Perfectional has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEK).
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- per
- FEK
- shuh
- nul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perfectional 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 relaxed "uh" in about.
- FEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of perfectional
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-FEK-shuh-nul.
What does perfectional mean?
- Of or relating to perfection; characterized by perfection.
Where does perfectional come from?
From perfection + -al.
Words that rhyme with perfectional
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Questions about saying perfectional
How do you pronounce perfectional?
Say per-FEK-shuh-nul. The American pronunciation is /pərˈfɛkʃənəl/. In British English it is /pəˈfɛkʃənəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perfectional?
Perfectional has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEK). Broken into parts: per · FEK · shuh · nul.
Is perfectional 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 /pəˈfɛkʃənəl/ (puh-FEK-shuh-nul).