How to pronounce plusquamperfection
Say it like pluhs-kwam-puh-FEK-shun. Plusquamperfection has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FEK).
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US American/ˌplʌskwæmpəˈfɛkʃən/pluhs-kwam-puh-FEK-shun
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- pluhs
- kwam
- puh
- FEK
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Plusquamperfection pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pluhsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- kwamKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- puhKeep 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.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does plusquamperfection mean?
noun
- Utter perfection.
Words that rhyme with plusquamperfection
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Questions about saying plusquamperfection
How do you pronounce plusquamperfection?
Say pluhs-kwam-puh-FEK-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌplʌskwæmpəˈfɛkʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in plusquamperfection?
Plusquamperfection has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FEK). Broken into parts: pluhs · kwam · puh · FEK · shun.