How to Pronounce Parenchyma

To pronounce "parenchyma", say PAR-enchym-a — 3 syllables, IPA /pəˈɹɛŋ.kɪm.ə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/pəˈɹɛŋ.kɪm.ə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “parenchyma”

"parenchyma" has 3 syllables: par-enchym-a. It rhymes with sclerenchyma and aerenchyma, if that helps it stick.

What does parenchyma mean?

noun

  1. The functional tissue of an organ as distinguished from the connective and supporting tissue.

Antonyms

stroma

Words that rhyme with parenchyma

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sclerenchymaaerenchymachlorenchymamerenchymapleurenchyma

Related words

laminazonatepithmesophyllcortexplectenchymaenchyma

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "parenchyma"?▾

"Parenchyma" has 3 syllables: par · enchym · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "parenchyma"?▾

The IPA transcription of "parenchyma" is /pəˈɹɛŋ.kɪm.ə/.

What does "parenchyma" mean?▾

Parenchyma: The functional tissue of an organ as distinguished from the connective and supporting tissue.

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