To pronounce "imperfection", say IMP-erf-ect-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /ɪmpɚˈfɛkʃən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ɪmpɚˈfɛkʃən/
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"imperfection" has 4 syllables: imp-erf-ect-ion. It rhymes with affection and connection, if that helps it stick.
noun
“You can accept your imperfection or try to improve.”
“He loves me despite my imperfections.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Imperfection" has 4 syllables: imp · erf · ect · ion.
The IPA transcription of "imperfection" is /ɪmpɚˈfɛkʃən/.
Imperfection: Those qualities or features that are imperfect; the characteristic, state, or quality of being imperfect.
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