How to pronounce perfective
Say it like per-FEK-tiv. Perfective has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEK).
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- per
- FEK
- tiv
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perfective 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.
- tivKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of perfective
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-FEK-tiv.
What does perfective mean?
- Of, or relative to, the perfective aspect.
- Of, or relative to, a perfect tense.
- A perfective verb form.
Where does perfective come from?
From perfect + -ive.
Words that rhyme with perfective
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of perfective.
Questions about saying perfective
How do you pronounce perfective?
Say per-FEK-tiv. The American pronunciation is /pərˈfɛktɪv/. In British English it is /pəˈfɛktɪv/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perfective?
Perfective has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEK). Broken into parts: per · FEK · tiv.
Is perfective 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 /pəˈfɛktɪv/ (puh-FEK-tiv).