How to pronounce unparched
Say it like un-PARCHT. Unparched has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PARCHT).
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- un
- PARCHT
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unparched pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- PARCHTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of unparched
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: un-PAHCHT.
What does unparched mean?
- Not parched.
Where does unparched come from?
From un- + parched. In the obsolete sense, un- functions as an intensifier.
Questions about saying unparched
How do you pronounce unparched?
Say un-PARCHT. The American pronunciation is /ʌnˈpɑrtʃt/. In British English it is /ʌnˈpɑːtʃt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unparched?
Unparched has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PARCHT). Broken into parts: un · PARCHT.
Is unparched 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 /ʌnˈpɑːtʃt/ (un-PAHCHT).