How to Pronounce “perfect”
word
/ˈpɝˌfɪkt/, /pɝˈfɛkt/
PUR-fikt (adjective), pur-FEKT (verb)
/ˈpɜː.fɛkt/
PUR-fekt (adjective), pur-FEKT (verb)
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpɝˌfɪkt/, /pɝˈfɛkt/
British English
/ˈpɜː.fɛkt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PUR-fikt (adjective), pur-FEKT (verb)
UK
PUR-fekt (adjective), pur-FEKT (verb)
Listen in Context
This cake is perfect.
He got a perfect score on the test.
She found the perfect gift at the last minute.
The weather today is perfect for a picnic.