How to pronounce parquet
Say it like par-KAY. Parquet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAY).
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- par
- KAY
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parquet pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- parKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of parquet
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAH-kay.
What does parquet mean?
- A wooden floor made of wooden tiles or veneers arranged in a decorative geometrical pattern.
- The part of a theater between the orchestra and the parquet circle.
- To lay or fit such a floor.
Where does parquet come from?
Borrowed from French parquet.
Words that rhyme with parquet
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of parquet.
Questions about saying parquet
How do you pronounce parquet?
Say par-KAY. The American pronunciation is /pɑrˈkeɪ/. In British English it is /ˈpɑːkeɪ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parquet?
Parquet has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KAY). Broken into parts: par · KAY.
Is parquet pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 2, while British speakers stress syllable 1. The British form is /ˈpɑːkeɪ/ (PAH-kay).