How to pronounce parsonic
Say it like par-SON-ik. Parsonic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SON).
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- par
- SON
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parsonic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- parKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- SONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of parsonic
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: pah-SON-ik.
What does parsonic mean?
- Of or relating to a parson; clerical.
Where does parsonic come from?
From parson + -ic.
Words that rhyme with parsonic
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Questions about saying parsonic
How do you pronounce parsonic?
Say par-SON-ik. The American pronunciation is /pɑrˈsɑnɪk/. In British English it is /pɑːˈsɒnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parsonic?
Parsonic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SON). Broken into parts: par · SON · ik.
Is parsonic 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 /pɑːˈsɒnɪk/ (pah-SON-ik).