How to Pronounce Parcel

To pronounce "parcel", say PARC-el — 2 syllables, IPA /[ˈpʰaː.səɫ]/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/[ˈpʰaː.səɫ]/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “parcel”

"parcel" has 2 syllables: parc-el. It rhymes with sarcelle and carcel, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: parsell — easy to mix up when writing.

What does parcel mean?

noun

  1. A package wrapped for shipment.

    “I saw a brown paper parcel on my doorstep.”

  2. An individual consignment of cargo for shipment, regardless of size and form.

verb

  1. To wrap something up into the form of a package.
  2. To wrap a strip around the end of a rope.

adverb

  1. Part or half; in part; partially.

Synonyms

packageplot

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Words that rhyme with parcel

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sarcellecarceltarselmarcilmarcillemarsalparsell

Related words

packagepacketbundletractshareportionpackaging

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "parcel"?▾

"Parcel" has 2 syllables: parc · el.

What is the IPA transcription of "parcel"?▾

The IPA transcription of "parcel" is /[ˈpʰaː.səɫ]/.

What does "parcel" mean?▾

Parcel: A package wrapped for shipment.

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