How to pronounce paries
Say it like PAR-ee-eez. Paries has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR).
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- PAR
- ee
- eez
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paries 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 "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- eezKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of paries
American and British speakers say paries in essentially the same way: /ˈpæriiz/ in the US and /ˈpæriiz/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAR-ee-eez.
What does paries mean?
- The wall of any cavity or organ.
- The triangular middle part of each segment of the shell of a barnacle.
Where does paries come from?
Borrowed from Latin pariēs (“wall of a house or room”).
Questions about saying paries
How do you pronounce paries?
Say PAR-ee-eez. The American pronunciation is /ˈpæriiz/. In British English it is /ˈpæriiz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paries?
Paries has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR). Broken into parts: PAR · ee · eez.
Do Americans and Brits say paries the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpæriiz/ and the British form is /ˈpæriiz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.