How to pronounce parvis
Say it like PAR-vus. Parvis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR).
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US American/ˈpɑrvəs/PAR-vus
UK British/ˈpɑːvɪs/PAH-vis
- PAR
- vus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parvis 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.
- vusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of parvis
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAH-vis.
What does parvis mean?
noun
- An enclosed courtyard in front of a building, especially a cathedral.
- A portico surrounding such a space.
- The porch of a church, or the room over it.
Questions about saying parvis
How do you pronounce parvis?
Say PAR-vus. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑrvəs/. In British English it is /ˈpɑːvɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parvis?
Parvis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR). Broken into parts: PAR · vus.
Is parvis 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 /ˈpɑːvɪs/ (PAH-vis).