How to Pronounce Parody

To pronounce "parody", say PAR-ody — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpæɹədi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈpæɹədi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “parody”

"parody" has 2 syllables: par-ody. It rhymes with cleridae and gerridae, if that helps it stick.

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

What does parody mean?

noun

  1. A work or performance that imitates another work or performance with ridicule or irony.
  2. A popular maxim, adage, or proverb.

verb

  1. To make a parody of something.

    “The comedy movie parodied the entire Western genre.”

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Words that rhyme with parody

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cleridaegerridaegerreidae

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "parody"?▾

"Parody" has 2 syllables: par · ody.

What is the IPA transcription of "parody"?▾

The IPA transcription of "parody" is /ˈpæɹədi/.

What does "parody" mean?▾

Parody: A work or performance that imitates another work or performance with ridicule or irony.

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