How to Pronounce Parmesan

To pronounce "parmesan", say PARM-es-an — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpɑɹ.məˌʒɑn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈpɑɹ.məˌʒɑn/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “parmesan”

"parmesan" has 3 syllables: parm-es-an. It rhymes with paragon and liaison, if that helps it stick.

What does parmesan mean?

noun

  1. A hard, full-fat Italian cheese from Parma.
  2. (by extension) A similar cheese produced elsewhere.

Words that rhyme with parmesan

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

paragonliaisonautomatonfawnlexiconphenomenondrawndenouementdonbygonepylonwithdrawn

Related words

cheesegratedparmigiano-reggianoparmparmigianoasiagotomaparma

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "parmesan"?▾

"Parmesan" has 3 syllables: parm · es · an.

What is the IPA transcription of "parmesan"?▾

The IPA transcription of "parmesan" is /ˈpɑɹ.məˌʒɑn/.

What does "parmesan" mean?▾

Parmesan: A hard, full-fat Italian cheese from Parma.

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