How to pronounce parous
Say it like PER-us. Parous has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER).
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- PER
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parous 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.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of parous
American and British speakers say parous in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛrəs/ in the US and /ˈpɛərəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAIR-rus.
What does parous mean?
- Having given birth.
Where does parous come from?
Ultimately from Latin pariō (“to give birth”).
Words that rhyme with parous
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of parous.
Questions about saying parous
How do you pronounce parous?
Say PER-us. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛrəs/. In British English it is /ˈpɛərəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parous?
Parous has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER). Broken into parts: PER · us.
Do Americans and Brits say parous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɛrəs/ and the British form is /ˈpɛərəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.