How to Pronounce Parachute

To pronounce "parachute", say PAR-ach-ut-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈpɛɹəˌʃut/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

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Letters

/ˈpɛɹəˌʃut/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/pˈæɹəʃˌuːt/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “parachute”

"parachute" has 4 syllables: par-ach-ut-e. It rhymes with astute and dispute, if that helps it stick.

What does parachute mean?

noun

  1. A device, generally constructed from fabric, that is designed to employ air resistance to control the fall of an object.
  2. A web or fold of skin extending between the legs of gliding mammals, such as the flying squirrel and colugo.

verb

  1. To jump, fall, descend, etc. using such a device.
  2. To introduce into a place using such a device.

    “The soldiers were parachuted behind enemy lines.”

Words that rhyme with parachute

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

astutedisputeacutedestituterefuteconstitutebrutemootbruitpursuitattributesubstitute

Related words

chuteairdropairborneparatrooperumbrellaplanejumperdrop

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "parachute"?▾

"Parachute" has 4 syllables: par · ach · ut · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "parachute"?▾

The IPA transcription of "parachute" is /ˈpɛɹəˌʃut/.

What does "parachute" mean?▾

Parachute: A device, generally constructed from fabric, that is designed to employ air resistance to control the fall of an object.

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