How to pronounce parliamentary
Say it like par-luh-MEN-tuh-ree. Parliamentary has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEN).
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- par
- luh
- MEN
- tuh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parliamentary pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- parGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of parliamentary
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pah-luh-MEN-tuh-ree.
What does parliamentary mean?
- relating to or having the nature of a parliament“parliamentary reform”“a parliamentary body”
- having the supreme legislative power resting with a body of cabinet ministers chosen from and responsible to the legislature or parliament“parliamentary government”
- in accord with rules and customs of a legislative or deliberative assembly“parliamentary law”
Where does parliamentary come from?
From parliament + -ary.
Words that rhyme with parliamentary
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of parliamentary.
Questions about saying parliamentary
How do you pronounce parliamentary?
Say par-luh-MEN-tuh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɑrləˈmɛntəri/. In British English it is /ˌpɑːləˈmɛntəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parliamentary?
Parliamentary has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MEN). Broken into parts: par · luh · MEN · tuh · ree.
Is parliamentary 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 /ˌpɑːləˈmɛntəri/ (pah-luh-MEN-tuh-ree).