How to Pronounce "performance"
word
/pɝˈfɔɹməns/
pur-FOR-muhns
/pəfˈɔːməns/
puh-FAW-muhns
Definition
Performance is how well someone or something does a task, or a public show such as music, theater, or dance. It can also describe how well a machine, system, or product works.
IPA Transcription
American English
/pɝˈfɔɹməns/
British English
/pəfˈɔːməns/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pur-FOR-muhns
UK
puh-FAW-muhns
Listen in Context
Her performance in the exam was excellent.
We watched a dance performance at school.
This phone has good performance for the price.
The team's performance has improved a lot this season.