How to pronounce perfunctorily
Say it like per-FUHNGK-tuh-rih-lee. Perfunctorily has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUHNGK).
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- per
- FUHNGK
- tuh
- rih
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perfunctorily 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.
- FUHNGKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of perfunctorily
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-FUHNGK-tuh-rih-lee.
What does perfunctorily mean?
- In a perfunctory manner, without interest or concern for quality.
Where does perfunctorily come from?
From perfunctory + -ly.
Questions about saying perfunctorily
How do you pronounce perfunctorily?
Say per-FUHNGK-tuh-rih-lee. The American pronunciation is /pərˈfʌŋktərɪli/. In British English it is /pəˈfʌŋktərɪli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perfunctorily?
Perfunctorily has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FUHNGK). Broken into parts: per · FUHNGK · tuh · rih · lee.
Is perfunctorily 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 /pəˈfʌŋktərɪli/ (puh-FUHNGK-tuh-rih-lee).