How to pronounce parry
Say it like PER-ee. Parry has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER).
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- PER
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parry 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does parry mean?
- To avoid, deflect, or ward off (an attack, a blow, an argument, etc.).
- A defensive or deflective action; an act of parrying.
- A simple defensive action designed to deflect an attack, performed with the forte of the blade.
- A defensive move intended to change the direction of an incoming strike to make it miss its intended target, rather than block and absorb it; and typically performed with an open hand in a downward or sideways slapping motion.
Where does parry come from?
Alternative etymology derives the verb parry from French parez, the imperative form of parer (“to fend off”), ultimately from the Medieval Latin parāre.
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Questions about saying parry
How do you pronounce parry?
Say PER-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parry?
Parry has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER). Broken into parts: PER · ee.
What words sound the same as parry?
Parry sounds the same as perry in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.