How to Pronounce "perfume"
word
/pɝfˈjum/
PUR-fyoom (noun), pur-FYOOM (verb)
/pɜːˈfjuːm/
PUR-fyoom (noun), pur-FYOOM (verb)
Definition
A perfume is a liquid with a pleasant smell that people put on their skin or clothes to smell nice. It can also refer more generally to a sweet or pleasant scent.
IPA Transcription
American English
/pɝfˈjum/
British English
/pɜːˈfjuːm/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUR-fyoom (noun), pur-FYOOM (verb)
UK
PUR-fyoom (noun), pur-FYOOM (verb)
Listen in Context
She bought a new perfume yesterday.
This perfume smells like flowers.
He put on perfume before the party.
Your perfume is nice, but it's a little strong for me.