How to pronounce parchment
Say it like PARCH-munt. Parchment has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PARCH).
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- PARCH
- munt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parchment pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PARCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- muntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of parchment
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAHCH-munt.
What does parchment mean?
- Material, made from the polished skin of a calf, sheep, goat or other animal, used like paper for writing.
- A document made on such material.
- A diploma (traditionally written on parchment).
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Questions about saying parchment
How do you pronounce parchment?
Say PARCH-munt. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑrtʃmənt/. In British English it is /ˈpɑːtʃmənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parchment?
Parchment has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PARCH). Broken into parts: PARCH · munt.
Is parchment 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 /ˈpɑːtʃmənt/ (PAHCH-munt).