How to pronounce parable
Say it like PER-uh-bul. Parable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER).
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- PER
- uh
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parable pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of parable
American and British speakers say parable in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛrəbəl/ in the US and /ˈpærəbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAR-uh-bul.
What does parable mean?
- A short narrative illustrating a lesson (usually religious/moral) by comparison or analogy.“In the New Testament the parables told by Jesus Christ convey His message, as in "The parable of the prodigal son".”
- To represent by parable.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with parable
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Questions about saying parable
How do you pronounce parable?
Say PER-uh-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛrəbəl/. In British English it is /ˈpærəbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parable?
Parable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER). Broken into parts: PER · uh · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say parable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɛrəbəl/ and the British form is /ˈpærəbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.