How to pronounce parachutes
Say it like PER-uh-shoots. Parachutes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER).
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US American/ˈpɛrəˌʃuts/PER-uh-shoots
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- PER
- uh
- shoots
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parachutes 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.
- shootsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
What does parachutes mean?
noun
- plural of parachute How to pronounce parachute
- third-person singular simple present indicative of parachute How to pronounce parachute
Questions about saying parachutes
How do you pronounce parachutes?
Say PER-uh-shoots. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛrəˌʃuts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parachutes?
Parachutes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER). Broken into parts: PER · uh · shoots.