How to pronounce parity
Say it like PER-uh-tee. Parity has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER).
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- PER
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parity 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of parity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PAR-ih-tee.
What does parity mean?
- Equality; comparability of strength or intensity.
- A set with the property of having all of its elements belonging to one of two disjoint subsets, especially a set of integers split in subsets of even and odd elements.
- The classification of an element of a set with parity into one of the two sets.
- The number of delivered pregnancies reaching viable gestational age, usually between 20-28 weeks.
- The number of times a sow has farrowed.
Where does parity come from?
From Middle French parité, from Late Latin paritās, from Latin pār (“equal”).
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Words that rhyme with parity
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Questions about saying parity
How do you pronounce parity?
Say PER-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛrəti/. In British English it is /ˈpærɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parity?
Parity has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER). Broken into parts: PER · uh · tee.
Is parity pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈpærɪti/ (PAR-ih-tee).