How to pronounce parfum
Say it like par-FOOM. Parfum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOOM).
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- par
- FOOM
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parfum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- parKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- FOOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of parfum
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pah-FOOM.
What does parfum mean?
- Fragrance; perfume.
- A solvent containing around 15% to 40% aromatic compounds.
Where does parfum come from?
Borrowed from French parfum.
Words that rhyme with parfum
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of parfum.
Questions about saying parfum
How do you pronounce parfum?
Say par-FOOM. The American pronunciation is /pɑrˈfum/. In British English it is /pɑːˈfuːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parfum?
Parfum has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FOOM). Broken into parts: par · FOOM.
Is parfum 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 /pɑːˈfuːm/ (pah-FOOM).