How Many Syllables In Perfect?
2syllables
Perfect has 2 syllables, per-fect. It is a disyllabic word.
perfect
/ˈpɜː.fekt/ UK /ˈpɝː.fekt/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, per.
Syllable Structure
CV/CVCC
Division By Sound
/pɜː.fekt/
Division By Letters
per-fect
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Perfect
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | p | ɜː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | f | e | kt | CVCC | closed |
Why Perfect Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /f/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Pronunciations
| Form | UK | US | Syllables |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adjective | /ˈpɜː.fekt/ | /ˈpɝː.fekt/ | 2 |
| Verb | /pəˈfekt/ | /pɚˈfekt/ | 2 |
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in perfect?
Perfect has 2 syllables, per-fect. In British English it is transcribed /ˈpɜː.fekt/.
Which syllable is stressed in perfect?
The first syllable, per, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of perfect?
Perfect has the structure CV/CVCC, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide perfect into syllables?
By sound, pɜː.fekt. By letters, as a spelling guide, per-fect.