How to Pronounce Parlor

To pronounce "parlor", say PARL-or — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpɑːlə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈpɑːlə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “parlor”

"parlor" has 2 syllables: parl-or. It rhymes with parlour and snarler, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: parlour, parler — easy to mix up when writing.

What does parlor mean?

noun

  1. The living room of a house, or a room for entertaining guests; a room for talking; a sitting-room or drawing room
  2. The apartment in a monastery or nunnery where the residents are permitted to meet and converse with each other or with visitors from the outside.

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Words that rhyme with parlor

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

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Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "parlor"?▾

"Parlor" has 2 syllables: parl · or.

What is the IPA transcription of "parlor"?▾

The IPA transcription of "parlor" is /ˈpɑːlə/.

What does "parlor" mean?▾

Parlor: The living room of a house, or a room for entertaining guests; a room for talking; a sitting-room or drawing room

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