How to pronounce parse
Say it like PARS. Parse is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
- PARS
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parse pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PARSSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of parse
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAHZ.
What does parse mean?
- To resolve (a sentence, etc.) into its elements, pointing out the several parts of speech, and their relation to each other by agreement or government; to analyze and describe grammatically.
- To examine closely; to scrutinize.
- To split (a file or other input) into pieces of data that can be easily manipulated or stored.
- An act of parsing; a parsing.“The parse will fail if the program contains an unrecognised keyword.”
- The result of such an act; a parsing.“This parse is incorrect and indicates a fault in the parser.”
Where does parse come from?
Possibly from Middle English pars (“parts, shares; parts of speech, grammar”), from Old French pars (plural of part (“part, portion, share”)), from Latin pars (“part, piece, share”), possibly from Proto-Indo-European *per- (“to carry forth; to sell”).
Words that rhyme with parse
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of parse.
Questions about saying parse
How do you pronounce parse?
Say PARS. The American pronunciation is /pɑrs/. In British English it is /pɑːz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parse?
Parse is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: PARS.
Is parse 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 /pɑːz/ (PAHZ).