How to pronounce parboil
Say it like PAR-boyl. Parboil has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR).
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- PAR
- boyl
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parboil 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.
- boylKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of parboil
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAH-boyl.
What does parboil mean?
- To boil food briefly so that it is partly cooked.
Where does parboil come from?
From Middle English parboyle, from Old French parbouillir (“to boil thoroughly”), from Medieval Latin perbulliō, from Latin per (“thoroughly”) + bulliō (“to boil”).
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Questions about saying parboil
How do you pronounce parboil?
Say PAR-boyl. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑrbɔɪl/. In British English it is /ˈpɑːbɔɪl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parboil?
Parboil has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR). Broken into parts: PAR · boyl.
Is parboil pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈpɑːbɔɪl/ (PAH-boyl).