How to pronounce perfectionists
Say it like per-FEK-shuh-nusts. Perfectionists has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEK).
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- per
- FEK
- shuh
- nusts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perfectionists 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.
- nustsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of perfectionists
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-FEK-shuh-nusts.
What does perfectionists mean?
- plural of perfectionist How to pronounce perfectionist
Questions about saying perfectionists
How do you pronounce perfectionists?
Say per-FEK-shuh-nusts. The American pronunciation is /pɚˈfɛkʃənəsts/. In British English it is /pəˈfɛkʃənəsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perfectionists?
Perfectionists has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEK). Broken into parts: per · FEK · shuh · nusts.
Is perfectionists 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 /pəˈfɛkʃənəsts/ (puh-FEK-shuh-nusts).