How to pronounce parody
Say it like PER-uh-dee. Parody has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce parody. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- PER
- uh
- dee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parody pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- deeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of parody
American and British speakers say parody in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛrədi/ in the US and /ˈpærədi/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAR-uh-dee.
What does parody mean?
- a composition that imitates or misrepresents somebody's style, usually in a humorous way
- humorous or satirical mimicry
- make a spoof of or make fun of
- make a parody of“The students spoofed the teachers”
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Questions about saying parody
How do you pronounce parody?
Say PER-uh-dee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛrədi/. In British English it is /ˈpærədi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parody?
Parody has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER). Broken into parts: PER · uh · dee.
Do Americans and Brits say parody the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɛrədi/ and the British form is /ˈpærədi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.