How to Pronounce Parching

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

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

PARCH-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “parching”

"parching" has 2 syllables: parch-ing. It rhymes with overarching and arching, if that helps it stick.

What does parching mean?

verb

  1. To burn the surface of, to scorch.

    “The sun today could parch cement.”

  2. To roast, as dry grain.

noun

  1. The process of parching or roasting something, such as corn.
  2. The condition of being parched; absolute dryness.

adjective

  1. Capable of causing something to parch.
  2. (of thirst) Extreme.

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Words that rhyme with parching

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overarchingarchingmarchingstarching

Related words

scorchsearharrowingsearingscorchingburningperishingscorchy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "parching"?▾

"Parching" has 2 syllables: parch · ing.

What does "parching" mean?▾

Parching: To burn the surface of, to scorch.

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