To pronounce "perfunctory", say PERF-unct-ory — 3 syllables, IPA /pəˈfʌŋk.t(ə)ɹɪ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/pəˈfʌŋk.t(ə)ɹɪ/
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"perfunctory" has 3 syllables: perf-unct-ory.
adjective
“He did a perfunctory job cleaning his dad's car, finishing quickly but leaving a few spots still dirty.”
"Perfunctory" has 3 syllables: perf · unct · ory.
The IPA transcription of "perfunctory" is /pəˈfʌŋk.t(ə)ɹɪ/.
Perfunctory: Done only to fulfil a duty, or in a careless or indifferent manner; performed mechanically and as a thing of rote.
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