How to pronounce perficient
Say it like per-FISH-unt. Perficient has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FISH).
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- per
- FISH
- unt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perficient 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.
- FISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- untKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of perficient
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-FISH-unt.
What does perficient mean?
- One who performs or perfects a work.
- One who endows a charity.
- Making or doing thoroughly; efficient; effectual.
Words that rhyme with perficient
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of perficient.
Questions about saying perficient
How do you pronounce perficient?
Say per-FISH-unt. The American pronunciation is /pərˈfɪʃənt/. In British English it is /pəˈfɪʃənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perficient?
Perficient has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FISH). Broken into parts: per · FISH · unt.
Is perficient 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 /pəˈfɪʃənt/ (puh-FISH-unt).