To pronounce "parenthesise", say PAR-enth-es-is-e — 5 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-e
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"parenthesise" has 5 syllables: par-enth-es-is-e.
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"Parenthesise" has 5 syllables: par · enth · es · is · e.
Parenthesise: To place text in parentheses.
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