How to pronounce parolee
Say it like puh-roh-LEE. Parolee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEE).
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- puh
- roh
- LEE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parolee 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.
- rohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- LEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of parolee
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: puh-roh-LEE.
What does parolee mean?
- A person who is released on parole.
Where does parolee come from?
From parole + -ee.
Words that rhyme with parolee
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of parolee.
Questions about saying parolee
How do you pronounce parolee?
Say puh-roh-LEE. The American pronunciation is /pəˌroʊˈli/. In British English it is /pəˌrəʊˈliː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parolee?
Parolee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEE). Broken into parts: puh · roh · LEE.
Is parolee 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 /pəˌrəʊˈliː/ (puh-roh-LEE).