How to Pronounce Perfection

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

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/pɚˈfɛkʃən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “perfection”

"perfection" has 3 syllables: perf-ect-ion. It rhymes with affection and connection, if that helps it stick.

What does perfection mean?

noun

  1. The quality or state of being perfect or complete, so that nothing substandard remains; the highest attainable state or degree of excellence

    “The system runs to perfection.”

  2. A quality, endowment, or acquirement completely excellent; an ideal; faultlessness; especially, the divine attribute of complete excellence.

verb

  1. To perfect.

Synonyms

faultlessnessflawlessnessimpeccabilityinfallibility

Words that rhyme with perfection

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

affectionconnectionintrospectionreflectionpredilectioninflectioninsurrectionrecollectiondisconnectionsectionprotectionprojection

Related words

paragonidolflawlessnessperfectcompletenessthoroughnesscomprehensiveexcellence

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "perfection"?▾

"Perfection" has 3 syllables: perf · ect · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "perfection"?▾

The IPA transcription of "perfection" is /pɚˈfɛkʃən/.

What does "perfection" mean?▾

Perfection: The quality or state of being perfect or complete, so that nothing substandard remains; the highest attainable state or degree of excellence

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