present perfect

Questions

What does present perfect mean?

A perfect tense that expresses action in the past (usually completed) with consequences in the present time.

How to pronounce present perfect

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “present perfect”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “present perfect”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “present perfect” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.