How to pronounce parson
Say it like PAR-sun. Parson has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR).
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- PAR
- sun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parson 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.
- sunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of parson
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAH-sun.
What does parson mean?
- An Anglican cleric having full legal control of a parish under ecclesiastical law.
- A Protestant minister.
Where does parson come from?
From Middle English persoun, from Anglo-Norman, Old French persone (“parson, person”), from Medieval Latin persona (“parson, person”), from Latin persona (“person”).
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Questions about saying parson
How do you pronounce parson?
Say PAR-sun. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑrsən/. In British English it is /ˈpɑːsən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parson?
Parson has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR). Broken into parts: PAR · sun.
Is parson 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 /ˈpɑːsən/ (PAH-sun).