How to pronounce parsley
Say it like PAR-slee. Parsley has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR).
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- PAR
- slee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parsley 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.
- sleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of parsley
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAH-slee.
What does parsley mean?
- A bright green, biennial herb, Petroselinum crispum, having many cultivars.
- The leaves of this plant used in Middle Eastern, European, and American cooking.
- Any herb resembling parsley, such as cilantro (Chinese parsley) or chervil (French parsley).
- To add parsley to.
Words that rhyme with parsley
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of parsley.
Questions about saying parsley
How do you pronounce parsley?
Say PAR-slee. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑrsli/. In British English it is /ˈpɑːsli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parsley?
Parsley has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR). Broken into parts: PAR · slee.
Is parsley 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 /ˈpɑːsli/ (PAH-slee).