How To Pronounce Paris
Paris
In British English, Paris is pronounced /ˈpær.ɪs/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈpʰær.ɪs]. In American English, it is pronounced /ˈper.ɪs/.
Paris has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first syllable. The British and American pronunciations are different, so listen to both.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Paris has two syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the first syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is Oo, where O is the stressed syllable.
Words That Rhyme With Paris
Questions About Paris
How do you pronounce Paris in British English?
In British English, Paris is pronounced /ˈpær.ɪs/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [ˈpʰær.ɪs].
How do you pronounce Paris in American English?
In American English, Paris is pronounced /ˈper.ɪs/.
How many syllables are in Paris?
Paris has two syllables, /pær/ + /ɪs/.
Where is the stress in Paris?
The main stress is on the first syllable, /pær/.
Do British and American English pronounce Paris the same way?
No. British English has /ˈpær.ɪs/ and American English has /ˈper.ɪs/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern Oo
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