How to Pronounce "perfectionists"
word
pɝˈfɛkʃənəsts
per-FEK-shuh-nists
pəfˈɛkʃənˌɪsts
puh-FEK-shuhn-ists
Definition
People who always try to do things perfectly and are not satisfied unless everything is exactly right. Often, they set extremely high standards for themselves and others.
IPA Transcription
American English
pɝˈfɛkʃənəsts
British English
pəfˈɛkʃənˌɪsts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
per-FEK-shuh-nists
UK
puh-FEK-shuhn-ists
Listen in Context
Some perfectionists spend hours on a small task.
Perfectionists check their work many times.
Not all perfectionists are hard to work with.
In group projects, perfectionists can be both a blessing and a curse.