How to pronounce parachute
Say it like PER-uh-shoot. Parachute has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER).
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- PER
- uh
- shoot
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parachute 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.
- shootGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of parachute
American and British speakers say parachute in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛrəˌʃut/ in the US and /ˈpærəʃuːt/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAR-uh-shoot.
What does parachute mean?
- rescue equipment consisting of a device that fills with air and retards your fall
- jump from an airplane and descend with a parachute
Where does parachute come from?
Borrowed from French parachute, from para- (“protection against”) (as in parasol) and chute (“fall”).
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying parachute
How do you pronounce parachute?
Say PER-uh-shoot. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛrəˌʃut/. In British English it is /ˈpærəʃuːt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parachute?
Parachute has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER). Broken into parts: PER · uh · shoot.
Do Americans and Brits say parachute the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɛrəˌʃut/ and the British form is /ˈpærəʃuːt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.