How to pronounce parasang
Say it like PER-uh-sang. Parasang has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER).
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- PER
- uh
- sang
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parasang 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.
- sangKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of parasang
American and British speakers say parasang in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛrəsæŋ/ in the US and /ˈpærəsæŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAR-uh-sang.
What does parasang mean?
- A historical Iranian unit of itinerant distance used throughout the Western Mediterranean and the Middle East in antiquity, originally the distance traveled in one hour, and generally assumed to be equivalent to about six kilometres.
Questions about saying parasang
How do you pronounce parasang?
Say PER-uh-sang. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛrəsæŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpærəsæŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parasang?
Parasang has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER). Broken into parts: PER · uh · sang.
Do Americans and Brits say parasang the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɛrəsæŋ/ and the British form is /ˈpærəsæŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.