How to pronounce unperfect
Say it like un-PUR-fikt. Unperfect has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUR).
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- un
- PUR
- fikt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unperfect pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- PURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- fiktKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unperfect
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: un-PUR-fikt.
What does unperfect mean?
- imperfect
- To mar or destroy the perfection of.
Where does unperfect come from?
From un- + perfect.
Words that rhyme with unperfect
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of unperfect.
Questions about saying unperfect
How do you pronounce unperfect?
Say un-PUR-fikt. The American pronunciation is /ʌnˈpɝfɪkt/. In British English it is /ʌnˈpɜːfɪkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unperfect?
Unperfect has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PUR). Broken into parts: un · PUR · fikt.
Is unperfect 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 /ʌnˈpɜːfɪkt/ (un-PUR-fikt).