How to Pronounce Parboil

To pronounce "parboil", say PARB-oil — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

PARB-oil

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💡 Tip for remembering “parboil”

"parboil" has 2 syllables: parb-oil. It rhymes with turmoil and recoil, if that helps it stick.

What does parboil mean?

verb

  1. To boil food briefly so that it is partly cooked.

Words that rhyme with parboil

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

turmoilrecoilcoilfoilsoilspoiloilgargoyleroilembroilscroyleboil

Related words

blanchscaldhardboilexcoctsous-videbumprefluxsuperheat

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "parboil"?▾

"Parboil" has 2 syllables: parb · oil.

What does "parboil" mean?▾

Parboil: To boil food briefly so that it is partly cooked.

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