To pronounce "parenthesis", say PAR-enth-es-is — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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PAR-enth-es-is
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"parenthesis" has 4 syllables: par-enth-es-is.
"Parenthesis" has 4 syllables: par · enth · es · is.
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