How to pronounce parison
Say it like PER-uh-sun. Parison has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER).
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- PER
- uh
- sun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parison pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of parison
American and British speakers say parison in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛrəsən/ in the US and /ˈpærɪsən/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAR-ih-sun.
What does parison mean?
- A spherical mass of glass, rolled immediately after being taken out of the furnace.
Where does parison come from?
From French paraison, from parer (“pare”).
Questions about saying parison
How do you pronounce parison?
Say PER-uh-sun. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛrəsən/. In British English it is /ˈpærɪsən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parison?
Parison has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER). Broken into parts: PER · uh · sun.
Do Americans and Brits say parison the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɛrəsən/ and the British form is /ˈpærɪsən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.