How to pronounce parkas
Say it like PAR-kuz. Parkas has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR).
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US American/ˈpɑrkəz/PAR-kuz
UK British/ˈpɑːkəz/PAH-kuz
- PAR
- kuz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parkas pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kuzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of parkas
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAH-kuz.
What does parkas mean?
noun
- plural of parka How to pronounce parka
Questions about saying parkas
How do you pronounce parkas?
Say PAR-kuz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑrkəz/. In British English it is /ˈpɑːkəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parkas?
Parkas has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR). Broken into parts: PAR · kuz.
Is parkas 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 /ˈpɑːkəz/ (PAH-kuz).