How to Pronounce "perfunctory"
word
pɝˈfəŋktɝi
per-FUNK-ter-ee
pəfˈʌŋktəɹˌi
puh-FUNK-tuh-ree
Definition
If something is perfunctory, it is done quickly and with little effort or interest, as if it is only a routine task and not done with real care.
IPA Transcription
American English
pɝˈfəŋktɝi
British English
pəfˈʌŋktəɹˌi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
per-FUNK-ter-ee
UK
puh-FUNK-tuh-ree
Listen in Context
He gave a perfunctory nod and walked away.
Her perfunctory answer showed she was not interested.
He did a perfunctory job cleaning the table.
Her smile felt perfunctory, like she didn't really mean it.