How to pronounce pareve
Say it like PAR-uh-vuh. Pareve has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR).
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- PAR
- uh
- vuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pareve pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- vuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pareve
American and British speakers say pareve in essentially the same way: /ˈpɑrəvə/ in the US and /ˈpɑːrəvə/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAH-ruh-vuh.
What does pareve mean?
- Of food: that has no meat or milk in any form as an ingredient.“My mom made a pareve casserole with soy hot dogs.”
- Neutral, bland, inoffensive.
Questions about saying pareve
How do you pronounce pareve?
Say PAR-uh-vuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑrəvə/. In British English it is /ˈpɑːrəvə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pareve?
Pareve has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR). Broken into parts: PAR · uh · vuh.
Do Americans and Brits say pareve the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɑrəvə/ and the British form is /ˈpɑːrəvə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.