The word perfect is divided into 2 syllables: per·fect. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.
The phonetic transcription of perfect:
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From Middle English perfit, from Old French parfit (modern: parfait), from Latin perfectus, perfect passive participle of perficere (“to finish”), from per- (“through, thorough”) + facere (“to do, to make”). The spelling was modified in the 15th century to conform to its Latin etymon. Doublet of parfait, perfecto, and perfectus. Displaced native Old English fulfremed. From perfect (adjective). From English perfect. From Middle Dutch perfect, from Latin perfectus. Borrowed from Latin...
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Compare perfect with related words to understand syllable patterns:
| Word | Syllables | Division |
|---|---|---|
| perfect | 2 | per·fect |
| prefect | 2 | pre-fect |
| perfused | 3 | per-fus-ed |
| provost | 2 | pro-vost |
| perfecta | 3 | per-fec-ta |
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perfect has 2 syllables: per·fect. The word is divided into 2 distinct sound units that make up the complete pronunciation.
The stress is on the first syllable: per. This means you emphasize the "per" part when pronouncing perfect.
perfect is pronounced as /ˈpɜː.fɪkt/ (IPA notation). The syllables are divided as: per·fect.
Breaking perfect into syllables helps with spelling: per·fect. By pronouncing each syllable separately, you can identify the letters more easily and avoid common spelling mistakes.
Learning syllable division helps with correct pronunciation, improved spelling, better reading fluency, and is useful for poetry and lyric writing where syllable counting matters. It's especially helpful for language learners.