How to pronounce parlors
Say it like PAR-lerz. Parlors has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR).
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US American/ˈpɑrlɚz/PAR-lerz
UK British/ˈpɑːləz/PAH-luz
- PAR
- lerz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parlors 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.
- lerzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of parlors
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAH-luz.
What does parlors mean?
noun
- plural of parlor How to pronounce parlor
Questions about saying parlors
How do you pronounce parlors?
Say PAR-lerz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑrlɚz/. In British English it is /ˈpɑːləz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parlors?
Parlors has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR). Broken into parts: PAR · lerz.
Is parlors 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 /ˈpɑːləz/ (PAH-luz).