How to pronounce Parsons
Say it like PAR-sunz. Parsons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR).
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US American/ˈpɑrsənz/PAR-sunz
UK British/ˈpɑːsənz/PAH-sunz
- PAR
- sunz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parsons 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.
- sunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Parsons
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAH-sunz.
What does Parsons mean?
noun
- plural of parson How to pronounce parson
Questions about saying Parsons
How do you pronounce Parsons?
Say PAR-sunz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑrsənz/. In British English it is /ˈpɑːsənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Parsons?
Parsons has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR). Broken into parts: PAR · sunz.
Is Parsons 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 /ˈpɑːsənz/ (PAH-sunz).