How to Pronounce Parliamentarian

To pronounce "parliamentarian", say PARL-iam-ent-ar-ian — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

PARL-iam-ent-ar-ian

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💡 Tip for remembering “parliamentarian”

"parliamentarian" has 5 syllables: parl-iam-ent-ar-ian. It rhymes with utilitarian and authoritarian, if that helps it stick.

What does parliamentarian mean?

noun

A member of a parliament, congress or an elected national legislative body of another name.
A person well-versed in parliamentary procedure.

adjective

Of or relating to a parliament; favouring the establishment of a parliament.
“a parliamentarian democracy; the parliamentarian movement”
Of or relating to the Parliamentarians (supporters of the parliament during the English Civil War (1642–1651)).

Synonyms

MP congressman deputy parliamentary

Words that rhyme with parliamentarian

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

utilitarian authoritarian barbarian agrarian sectarian contrarian egalitarian proletarian disciplinarian humanitarian carrion centenarian

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How many syllables are in "parliamentarian"?▾

"Parliamentarian" has 5 syllables: parl · iam · ent · ar · ian.

What does "parliamentarian" mean?▾

Parliamentarian: A member of a parliament, congress or an elected national legislative body of another name.

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