How to pronounce parishioners
Say it like puh-RISH-uh-nerz. Parishioners has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RISH).
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- puh
- RISH
- uh
- nerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parishioners 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.
- nerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of parishioners
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-RISH-uh-nuz.
What does parishioners mean?
- plural of parishioner How to pronounce parishioner
Questions about saying parishioners
How do you pronounce parishioners?
Say puh-RISH-uh-nerz. The American pronunciation is /pəˈrɪʃənɚz/. In British English it is /pəˈrɪʃənəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parishioners?
Parishioners has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RISH). Broken into parts: puh · RISH · uh · nerz.
Is parishioners 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 /pəˈrɪʃənəz/ (puh-RISH-uh-nuz).