How to pronounce parliaments
Say it like PAR-luh-munts. Parliaments has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce parliaments. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- PAR
- luh
- munts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parliaments 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.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- muntsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of parliaments
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAH-luh-munts.
What does parliaments mean?
- plural of parliament How to pronounce parliament
Questions about saying parliaments
How do you pronounce parliaments?
Say PAR-luh-munts. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑrləmənts/. In British English it is /ˈpɑːləmənts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parliaments?
Parliaments has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR). Broken into parts: PAR · luh · munts.
Is parliaments 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 /ˈpɑːləmənts/ (PAH-luh-munts).