How to pronounce paren
Say it like puh-REN. Paren has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REN).
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- puh
- REN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paren pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of paren
American and British speakers say paren in essentially the same way: /pəˈrɛn/ in the US and /pəˈrɛn/ in the UK.
British respelling: puh-REN.
What does paren mean?
- A parenthesis (bracket used to enclose parenthetical material in text).
Where does paren come from?
Clipping of parenthesis.
Words that rhyme with paren
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of paren.
Questions about saying paren
How do you pronounce paren?
Say puh-REN. The American pronunciation is /pəˈrɛn/. In British English it is /pəˈrɛn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paren?
Paren has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REN). Broken into parts: puh · REN.
Do Americans and Brits say paren the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pəˈrɛn/ and the British form is /pəˈrɛn/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.