How to pronounce parsonages
Say it like PAR-suh-nih-juz. Parsonages has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR).
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- PAR
- suh
- nih
- juz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parsonages 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.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- juzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of parsonages
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAH-suh-nih-juz.
What does parsonages mean?
- plural of parsonage How to pronounce parsonage
Questions about saying parsonages
How do you pronounce parsonages?
Say PAR-suh-nih-juz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑrsənɪdʒəz/. In British English it is /ˈpɑːsənɪdʒəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parsonages?
Parsonages has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR). Broken into parts: PAR · suh · nih · juz.
Is parsonages 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 /ˈpɑːsənɪdʒəz/ (PAH-suh-nih-juz).