How to pronounce unparished
Say it like uhn-PER-isht. Unparished has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PER).
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- uhn
- PER
- isht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unparished pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- PERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ishtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unparished
American and British speakers say unparished in essentially the same way: /ˌʌnˈpɛrɪʃt/ in the US and /ˌʌnˈpærɪʃt/ in the UK.
British respelling: uhn-PAR-isht.
What does unparished mean?
- Not designated as a parish (“an administrative part of a diocese that has its own church”).
- Of an area: not in a civil parish (“an administrative subdivision of a borough or local government district”), or not having a parish council or town council.
Words that rhyme with unparished
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Questions about saying unparished
How do you pronounce unparished?
Say uhn-PER-isht. The American pronunciation is /ˌʌnˈpɛrɪʃt/. In British English it is /ˌʌnˈpærɪʃt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unparished?
Unparished has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PER). Broken into parts: uhn · PER · isht.
Do Americans and Brits say unparished the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌʌnˈpɛrɪʃt/ and the British form is /ˌʌnˈpærɪʃt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.