How to pronounce parterre
Say it like par-TEH-er. Parterre has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEH).
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- par
- TEH
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parterre 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.
- TEHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of parterre
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: pah-TAIR.
What does parterre mean?
- A flowerbed, particularly an elevated one.
- A garden with paths between such flowerbeds.
- A part of the section of theater seats located on the ground floor, on the same level as the orchestra.
Where does parterre come from?
Borrowed from French parterre (“on the ground”), from par (“on”) + terre (“ground”).
Words that rhyme with parterre
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of parterre.
Questions about saying parterre
How do you pronounce parterre?
Say par-TEH-er. The American pronunciation is /pɑrˈtɛɚ/. In British English it is /pɑːˈtɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parterre?
Parterre has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TEH). Broken into parts: par · TEH · er.
Is parterre pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 2. The British form is /pɑːˈtɛə/ (pah-TAIR).