To pronounce "parboiling", say PARB-oil-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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PARB-oil-ing
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"parboiling" has 3 syllables: parb-oil-ing. It rhymes with toiling and roiling, if that helps it stick.
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"Parboiling" has 3 syllables: parb · oil · ing.
Parboiling: To boil food briefly so that it is partly cooked.
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