How to pronounce parakeets
Say it like PER-uh-keets. Parakeets has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER).
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US American/ˈpɛrəˌkits/PER-uh-keets
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- PER
- uh
- keets
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parakeets 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.
- keetsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does parakeets mean?
noun
- plural of parakeet How to pronounce parakeet
Questions about saying parakeets
How do you pronounce parakeets?
Say PER-uh-keets. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛrəˌkits/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parakeets?
Parakeets has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER). Broken into parts: PER · uh · keets.