How to Pronounce Parochial

To pronounce "parochial", say PAR-och-ial — 3 syllables, IPA /pəˈɹəʊkɪəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/pəˈɹəʊkɪəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “parochial”

"parochial" has 3 syllables: par-och-ial.

What does parochial mean?

adjective

  1. Pertaining to a parish.
  2. Characterized by an unsophisticated focus on local concerns to the exclusion of wider contexts; elementary in scope or outlook.

    “Some people in the United States have been accused of taking a parochial view, of not being interested in international matters.”

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Related words

provincialinsularsectarianparishchapelreligiousfaith-basedregionalist

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "parochial"?▾

"Parochial" has 3 syllables: par · och · ial.

What is the IPA transcription of "parochial"?▾

The IPA transcription of "parochial" is /pəˈɹəʊkɪəl/.

What does "parochial" mean?▾

Parochial: Pertaining to a parish.

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