How to pronounce parore
Say it like PAT-oh-teh. Parore has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAT).
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- PAT
- oh
- teh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parore pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tehKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of parore
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: PAT-oh-teh.
What does parore mean?
- luderick (Girella tricuspidata)
Where does parore come from?
Borrowed from Māori parore.
Questions about saying parore
How do you pronounce parore?
Say PAT-oh-teh. The American pronunciation is /ˈpætoʊtɛ/. In British English it is /ˈpætəʊtɛ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parore?
Parore has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAT). Broken into parts: PAT · oh · teh.
Is parore 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 /ˈpætəʊtɛ/ (PAT-oh-teh).