How to pronounce parboiling
Say it like PAR-boy-ling. Parboiling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR).
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- PAR
- boy
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parboiling 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.
- boyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of parboiling
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAH-boy-ling.
What does parboiling mean?
- present participle and gerund of parboil How to pronounce parboil
- The act by which something is parboiled.
Questions about saying parboiling
How do you pronounce parboiling?
Say PAR-boy-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑrˌbɔɪlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpɑːˌbɔɪlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parboiling?
Parboiling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR). Broken into parts: PAR · boy · ling.
Is parboiling 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 /ˈpɑːˌbɔɪlɪŋ/ (PAH-boy-ling).