How to pronounce parang
Say it like PAR-ahng. Parang has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR).
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US American/ˈpɑrɑŋ/PAR-ahng
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- PAR
- ahng
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parang pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ahngKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does parang mean?
noun
- A short, heavy, straight-edged knife used in Malaysia and Indonesia as a tool and weapon.
- To cut with a parang
- A style of music originating from Trinidad and Tobago, strongly influenced by Venezuelan music.
Where does parang come from?
Borrowed from Malay parang.
Questions about saying parang
How do you pronounce parang?
Say PAR-ahng. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑrɑŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parang?
Parang has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR). Broken into parts: PAR · ahng.