How to Pronounce Parish-pump

To pronounce "parish-pump", say PAR-ishp-ump — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

PAR-ishp-ump

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💡 Tip for remembering “parish-pump”

"parish-pump" has 3 syllables: par-ishp-ump.

What does parish-pump mean?

adjective

  1. Parochial, of local interest only; petty

Related words

parochianparsonishparoemialparsonlyparsonicalpalterlyperticularprelatish

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How many syllables are in "parish-pump"?▾

"Parish-pump" has 3 syllables: par · ishp · ump.

What does "parish-pump" mean?▾

Parish-pump: Parochial, of local interest only; petty

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