How to pronounce parfums
Say it like per-FYOOMZ. Parfums has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYOOMZ).
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- per
- FYOOMZ
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parfums pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- FYOOMZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of parfums
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-FYOOMZ.
What does parfums mean?
- plural of parfum How to pronounce parfum
Questions about saying parfums
How do you pronounce parfums?
Say per-FYOOMZ. The American pronunciation is /pɚˈfjumz/. In British English it is /pəˈfjuːmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parfums?
Parfums has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FYOOMZ). Broken into parts: per · FYOOMZ.
Is parfums 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 /pəˈfjuːmz/ (puh-FYOOMZ).