How to Pronounce "perfectionist"
word
pɝˈfɛkʃənəst/, /pɝˈfɛkʃənɪst
per-FEK-shuh-nist
pəfˈɛkʃənˌɪst
puh-FEK-shuh-nist
Definition
A perfectionist is someone who always wants everything to be perfect and has very high standards for themselves or others.
IPA Transcription
American English
pɝˈfɛkʃənəst/, /pɝˈfɛkʃənɪst
British English
pəfˈɛkʃənˌɪst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
per-FEK-shuh-nist
UK
puh-FEK-shuh-nist
Listen in Context
My sister is a perfectionist and spends hours on her homework.
Being a perfectionist can make you work very hard.
The teacher is a perfectionist about grading papers.
I'm a bit of a perfectionist, so I triple-check my work.