How to pronounce parishioner
Say it like puh-RISH-uh-ner. Parishioner has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RISH).
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- puh
- RISH
- uh
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parishioner pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RISHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of parishioner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-RISH-uh-nuh.
What does parishioner mean?
- A member of a parish.
Where does parishioner come from?
From Late Middle English parisshoner, from earlier parisshen (c.
Words that rhyme with parishioner
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Questions about saying parishioner
How do you pronounce parishioner?
Say puh-RISH-uh-ner. The American pronunciation is /pəˈrɪʃənɚ/. In British English it is /pəˈrɪʃənə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parishioner?
Parishioner has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RISH). Broken into parts: puh · RISH · uh · ner.
Is parishioner 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 /pəˈrɪʃənə/ (puh-RISH-uh-nuh).