How to pronounce parcen
Say it like PAR-sun. Parcen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR).
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- PAR
- sun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parcen 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.
- sunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of parcen
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAH-sin.
What does parcen mean?
- To divide among parceners
Where does parcen come from?
Probably a back-formation from parcener, from Old French parçonier, from parçon (“part, portion, share, division”), from Latin partītiō, partītiōnem (“division”), from partīre, from pars.
Words that rhyme with parcen
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Words that sound like parcen
Questions about saying parcen
How do you pronounce parcen?
Say PAR-sun. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑrsən/. In British English it is /ˈpɑːsɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parcen?
Parcen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR). Broken into parts: PAR · sun.
Is parcen 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 /ˈpɑːsɪn/ (PAH-sin).
What words sound the same as parcen?
Parcen sounds the same as parson in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.