How to Pronounce Parasol

To pronounce "parasol", say PAR-as-ol — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpæɹəˌsɒl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈpæɹəˌsɒl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “parasol”

"parasol" has 3 syllables: par-as-ol.

What does parasol mean?

noun

  1. A small light umbrella used as protection from the sun.
  2. A miniature paper umbrella used as a decoration in tropical-themed cocktails.

verb

  1. To protect with, or as if with, a parasol; to shade.

Synonyms

beach umbrellasunshadeumbrella

Related words

sunshadeumbrellavisorhooden-tout-cassunhatparabrella

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "parasol"?▾

"Parasol" has 3 syllables: par · as · ol.

What is the IPA transcription of "parasol"?▾

The IPA transcription of "parasol" is /ˈpæɹəˌsɒl/.

What does "parasol" mean?▾

Parasol: A small light umbrella used as protection from the sun.

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