How to Pronounce Imperfect

To pronounce "imperfect", say IMP-erf-ect — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

IMP-erf-ect

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💡 Tip for remembering “imperfect”

"imperfect" has 3 syllables: imp-erf-ect.

What does imperfect mean?

noun

  1. Something having a minor flaw
  2. (grammar) a tense of verbs used in describing a past action that is incomplete or continuous

verb

  1. To make imperfect

adjective

  1. Not perfect
  2. Unisexual: having either male (with stamens) or female (with pistil) flowers, but not with both.

Synonyms

preterimperfectdefectivefalliblefaultfulfaulty

Antonyms

faultlessinfallibleperfect

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Related words

defectivefaultyfallibleflawedweakcorruptedfrailbroken

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "imperfect"?▾

"Imperfect" has 3 syllables: imp · erf · ect.

What does "imperfect" mean?▾

Imperfect: Something having a minor flaw

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