How to pronounce parergon
Say it like pa-RUR-gon. Parergon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RUR).
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- pa
- RUR
- gon
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parergon pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- paKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- RURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- gonKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of parergon
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: pa-RUR-gon.
What does parergon mean?
- A piece of work that is supplementary to or a byproduct of a larger work.
Questions about saying parergon
How do you pronounce parergon?
Say pa-RUR-gon. The American pronunciation is /pæˈrɝɡɑn/. In British English it is /pæˈrɜːɡɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parergon?
Parergon has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RUR). Broken into parts: pa · RUR · gon.
Is parergon 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 /pæˈrɜːɡɒn/ (pa-RUR-gon).