How to pronounce parp
Say it like PARP. Parp is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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US American/pɑrp/PARP
UK British/pɑːp/PAHP
- PARP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parp pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PARPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of parp
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAHP.
What does parp mean?
interjection
- Representing the sound of a car horn, a trumpet, or breaking wind.
- The sound of a horn or breaking wind.
- To sound a horn.
- To make the sound of a horn.
- To break wind.
Words that rhyme with parp
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of parp.
Questions about saying parp
How do you pronounce parp?
Say PARP. The American pronunciation is /pɑrp/. In British English it is /pɑːp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parp?
Parp is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PARP.
Is parp pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /pɑːp/ (PAHP).