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