How to pronounce parochet
Say it like puh-ROH-ket. Parochet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROH).
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US American/pəˈroʊkɛt/puh-ROH-ket
UK British/pəˈrəʊkɛt/puh-ROH-ket
- puh
- ROH
- ket
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parochet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- ketKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of parochet
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: puh-ROH-ket.
What does parochet mean?
noun
- The curtain that covered the Ark of the Covenant.
- The curtain that covers the ark containing the Torah scrolls in a synagogue.
Questions about saying parochet
How do you pronounce parochet?
Say puh-ROH-ket. The American pronunciation is /pəˈroʊkɛt/. In British English it is /pəˈrəʊkɛt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parochet?
Parochet has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROH). Broken into parts: puh · ROH · ket.
Is parochet pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /pəˈrəʊkɛt/ (puh-ROH-ket).