How to pronounce parrot
Say it like PER-ut. Parrot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER).
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- PER
- ut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parrot 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.
- utKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of parrot
American and British speakers say parrot in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛrət/ in the US and /ˈpærət/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAR-ut.
What does parrot mean?
- A kind of bird, many species of which are colorful and able to mimic human speech, of the order Psittaciformes or (narrowly) of the family Psittacidae.“I bought a wonderful parrot at the pet store.”
- A parroter; a person who repeats the words or ideas of others.“What kind of a parrot are you? He just said that.”
- A transponder.
- To repeat (exactly what has just been said) without necessarily showing understanding, in the manner of a parrot.“The interviewee merely parroted the views of her tabloid.”
Where does parrot come from?
First attested in 1525.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with parrot
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of parrot.
Questions about saying parrot
How do you pronounce parrot?
Say PER-ut. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛrət/. In British English it is /ˈpærət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parrot?
Parrot has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER). Broken into parts: PER · ut.
Do Americans and Brits say parrot the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɛrət/ and the British form is /ˈpærət/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.