How to pronounce parcels
Say it like PAR-sulz. Parcels has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR).
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US American/ˈpɑrsəlz/PAR-sulz
UK British/ˈpɑːsəlz/PAH-sulz
- PAR
- sulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parcels 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.
- sulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of parcels
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAH-sulz.
What does parcels mean?
noun
- plural of parcel How to pronounce parcel
- A parcels train, normally carrying nothing but parcels.
- third-person singular simple present indicative of parcel How to pronounce parcel
Questions about saying parcels
How do you pronounce parcels?
Say PAR-sulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑrsəlz/. In British English it is /ˈpɑːsəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parcels?
Parcels has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR). Broken into parts: PAR · sulz.
Is parcels 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 /ˈpɑːsəlz/ (PAH-sulz).