How to Pronounce Parable

To pronounce "parable", say PAR-abl-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpaɹəbəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈpaɹəbəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “parable”

"parable" has 3 syllables: par-abl-e. It rhymes with comparable and terrible, if that helps it stick.

What does parable mean?

noun

  1. A short narrative illustrating a lesson (usually religious/moral) by comparison or analogy.

    “Catholic sermons normally draw on at least one Biblical lecture, often parables.”

verb

  1. To represent by parable.

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Words that rhyme with parable

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comparableterribleunbearablearablebearablewearablerepairablesparableshareablecerebelsharablemarable

Related words

allegoryapologuefablestorymansatellitedishexemplum

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "parable"?▾

"Parable" has 3 syllables: par · abl · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "parable"?▾

The IPA transcription of "parable" is /ˈpaɹəbəl/.

What does "parable" mean?▾

Parable: A short narrative illustrating a lesson (usually religious/moral) by comparison or analogy.

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