How to Pronounce Perfecta

To pronounce "perfecta", say PERF-ect-a — 3 syllables, IPA /pəˈfɛktə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/pəˈfɛktə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “perfecta”

"perfecta" has 3 syllables: perf-ect-a. It rhymes with trifecta and tecta, if that helps it stick.

What does perfecta mean?

noun

  1. A kind of bet wherein the first and second-place finishers must be predicted in the correct order.

Words that rhyme with perfecta

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trifectatecta

Related words

exactasecondprimeprefinalistfront-runnerqualifier

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "perfecta"?▾

"Perfecta" has 3 syllables: perf · ect · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "perfecta"?▾

The IPA transcription of "perfecta" is /pəˈfɛktə/.

What does "perfecta" mean?▾

Perfecta: A kind of bet wherein the first and second-place finishers must be predicted in the correct order.

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