How to pronounce perfectionist
Say it like per-FEK-shuh-nist. Perfectionist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEK).
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- per
- FEK
- shuh
- nist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perfectionist 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.
- shuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nistKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of perfectionist
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-FEK-shuh-nist.
What does perfectionist mean?
- Someone who is unwilling to settle for anything that is not perfect or does not meet extremely high standards.
- Demanding perfection; being a perfectionist; imposing overly high standards.“perfectionistic parents”
- Inclined or related to perfectionism.
Where does perfectionist come from?
From perfection + -ist.
Words that rhyme with perfectionist
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Questions about saying perfectionist
How do you pronounce perfectionist?
Say per-FEK-shuh-nist. The American pronunciation is /pɚˈfɛkʃənɪst/. In British English it is /pəˈfɛkʃənɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perfectionist?
Perfectionist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEK). Broken into parts: per · FEK · shuh · nist.
Is perfectionist 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 /pəˈfɛkʃənɪst/ (puh-FEK-shuh-nist).