How to pronounce perlection
Say it like puh-LEK-shun. Perlection has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEK).
- puh
- LEK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Perlection pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of perlection
American and British speakers say perlection in essentially the same way: /pəˈlɛkʃən/ in the US and /pəˈlɛkʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: puh-LEK-shun.
What does perlection mean?
- the reading through of something.
Where does perlection come from?
From Latin perlēctiō (“the act of reading through”), from perlegō (“read through”), from per (“through”) + legō (“read”).
Words that rhyme with perlection
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of perlection.
Questions about saying perlection
How do you pronounce perlection?
Say puh-LEK-shun. The American pronunciation is /pəˈlɛkʃən/. In British English it is /pəˈlɛkʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in perlection?
Perlection has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEK). Broken into parts: puh · LEK · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say perlection the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pəˈlɛkʃən/ and the British form is /pəˈlɛkʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.