How to pronounce parole
Say it like puh-ROHL. Parole has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROHL).
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- puh
- ROHL
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parole 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.
- ROHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of parole
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: puh-ROHL.
What does parole mean?
- a promise“he gave his word”
- a secret word or phrase known only to a restricted group“he forgot the password”
- (law) a conditional release from imprisonment that entitles the person to serve the remainder of the sentence outside the prison as long as the terms of release are complied with
- release a criminal from detention and place him on parole“The prisoner was paroled after serving 10 years in prison”
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Words that rhyme with parole
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Questions about saying parole
How do you pronounce parole?
Say puh-ROHL. The American pronunciation is /pəˈroʊl/. In British English it is /pəˈrəʊl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parole?
Parole has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROHL). Broken into parts: puh · ROHL.
Is parole 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 /pəˈrəʊl/ (puh-ROHL).