How to pronounce parchmentlike
Say it like PARCH-munt-lyke. Parchmentlike has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PARCH).
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- PARCH
- munt
- lyke
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parchmentlike 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.
- lykeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of parchmentlike
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAHCH-munt-lyke.
What does parchmentlike mean?
- Resembling or characteristic of parchment.
Where does parchmentlike come from?
From parchment + -like.
Questions about saying parchmentlike
How do you pronounce parchmentlike?
Say PARCH-munt-lyke. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑrtʃməntˌlaɪk/. In British English it is /ˈpɑːtʃməntˌlaɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parchmentlike?
Parchmentlike has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PARCH). Broken into parts: PARCH · munt · lyke.
Is parchmentlike 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 /ˈpɑːtʃməntˌlaɪk/ (PAHCH-munt-lyke).