How to pronounce parched
Say it like PARCHT. Parched is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/pɑrtʃt/PARCHT
UK British/pɑːtʃt/PAHCHT
- PARCHT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parched pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PARCHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of parched
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAHCHT.
What does parched mean?
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Questions about saying parched
How do you pronounce parched?
Say PARCHT. The American pronunciation is /pɑrtʃt/. In British English it is /pɑːtʃt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parched?
Parched is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PARCHT.
Is parched 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 /pɑːtʃt/ (PAHCHT).