To pronounce "perfunctoriously", say PERF-unct-or-iously — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
perfunctoriously
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PERF-unct-or-iously
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"perfunctoriously" has 4 syllables: perf-unct-or-iously.
"Perfunctoriously" has 4 syllables: perf · unct · or · iously.
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