How to pronounce Parisian
Say it like puh-RIZH-un. Parisian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RIZH).
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- puh
- RIZH
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parisian 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.
- RIZHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Parisian
American and British speakers say Parisian in essentially the same way: /pəˈrɪʒən/ in the US and /pəˈrɪʒən/ in the UK.
British respelling: puh-RIZH-un.
What does Parisian mean?
- of or relating to or characteristic of Paris or its inhabitants“Parisian restaurants can be expensive”
- a native or resident of Paris
Words that rhyme with Parisian
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Parisian.
Questions about saying Parisian
How do you pronounce Parisian?
Say puh-RIZH-un. The American pronunciation is /pəˈrɪʒən/. In British English it is /pəˈrɪʒən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Parisian?
Parisian has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RIZH). Broken into parts: puh · RIZH · un.
Do Americans and Brits say Parisian the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pəˈrɪʒən/ and the British form is /pəˈrɪʒən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.