How to Pronounce Parishes

To pronounce "parishes", say PAR-ish-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

PAR-ish-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “parishes”

"parishes" has 3 syllables: par-ish-es. It rhymes with cherishes and perishes, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: parrishes — easy to mix up when writing.

What does parishes mean?

noun

  1. In the Anglican, Eastern Orthodox, Lutheran and Roman Catholic Church, an administrative part of a diocese that has its own church.
  2. The community attending that church; the members of the parish.

Words that rhyme with parishes

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

cherishesperishesparrishes

Related words

chapelschurchescommonscongregationsdiocesesdistrictsdeaneriesvicariates

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "parishes"?▾

"Parishes" has 3 syllables: par · ish · es.

What does "parishes" mean?▾

Parishes: In the Anglican, Eastern Orthodox, Lutheran and Roman Catholic Church, an administrative part of a diocese that has its own church.

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