How to pronounce parsing
Say it like PAR-sing. Parsing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR).
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US American/ˈpɑrsɪŋ/PAR-sing
UK British/ˈpɑːzɪŋ/PAH-zing
- PAR
- sing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parsing 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.
- singKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of parsing
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAH-zing.
What does parsing mean?
noun
- The act or process in which an agent (person or computer) parses something (a text, a program).“Parsing an Old English text can be difficult.”
- An instance of that act or process; a parse.“A parsing of a sentence about a horse can yield several possible results.”
- Any result of such an instance; a parse; an acceptation.“Upon review, for the word horse, the parsing "animal" was rejected in favor of the parsing "piece of gymnastic equipment".”
- present participle and gerund of parse How to pronounce parse
Questions about saying parsing
How do you pronounce parsing?
Say PAR-sing. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑrsɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpɑːzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parsing?
Parsing has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR). Broken into parts: PAR · sing.
Is parsing 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 /ˈpɑːzɪŋ/ (PAH-zing).