How to Pronounce Parent

To pronounce "parent", say PAR-ent — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpɛəɹənt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈpɛəɹənt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “parent”

"parent" has 2 syllables: par-ent. It rhymes with aberrant and apparent, if that helps it stick.

What does parent mean?

noun

One of the two persons from whom one is immediately biologically descended; a mother or father.
A surrogate mother

verb

To act as parent, to raise or rear.

Synonyms

mother progenitor raise rear

Antonyms

child offspring

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Words that rhyme with parent

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "parent"?▾

"Parent" has 2 syllables: par · ent.

What is the IPA transcription of "parent"?▾

The IPA transcription of "parent" is /ˈpɛəɹənt/.

What does "parent" mean?▾

Parent: One of the two persons from whom one is immediately biologically descended; a mother or father.

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