How to pronounce parish
Say it like PAR-ish. Parish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR).
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- PAR
- ish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parish 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.
- ishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of parish
American and British speakers say parish in essentially the same way: /ˈpærɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈpærɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAR-ish.
Other ways to say parish
Parish also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- PER-ish /ˈpɛrɪʃ/
What does parish mean?
- a local church community
- the local subdivision of a diocese committed to one pastor
Questions about saying parish
How do you pronounce parish?
Say PAR-ish. The American pronunciation is /ˈpærɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈpærɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parish?
Parish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR). Broken into parts: PAR · ish.
Do Americans and Brits say parish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpærɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈpærɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.