How to pronounce parochial
Say it like puh-ROH-kee-ul. Parochial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROH).
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- puh
- ROH
- kee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parochial 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.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of parochial
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: puh-ROH-kee-ul.
What does parochial mean?
- Pertaining to a parish.“The parish council handles parochial affairs. [civil context]”
- A parochial individual.
Questions about saying parochial
How do you pronounce parochial?
Say puh-ROH-kee-ul. The American pronunciation is /pəˈroʊkiəl/. In British English it is /pəˈrəʊkiəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parochial?
Parochial has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROH). Broken into parts: puh · ROH · kee · ul.
Is parochial 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 /pəˈrəʊkiəl/ (puh-ROH-kee-ul).