How to pronounce parsimony
Say it like PAR-suh-moh-nee. Parsimony has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR).
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- PAR
- suh
- moh
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parsimony pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- mohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of parsimony
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAH-sih-muh-nee.
What does parsimony mean?
- With a negative connotation: great reluctance to spend money or other resources; miserliness, stinginess; (countable) an instance of this.
Where does parsimony come from?
From Late Middle English parcimonie, parcimony (“economy, frugality, thrift”), borrowed from Latin parcimōnia, parsimōnia (“frugality, thrift, parsimony; moderation, restraint; stinginess”), from pars- (the past participial stem of parcō (“
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Questions about saying parsimony
How do you pronounce parsimony?
Say PAR-suh-moh-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑrsəˌmoʊni/. In British English it is /ˈpɑːsɪməni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parsimony?
Parsimony has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR). Broken into parts: PAR · suh · moh · nee.
Is parsimony 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 /ˈpɑːsɪməni/ (PAH-sih-muh-nee).