How to Pronounce Parrot

To pronounce "parrot", say PARR-ot — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpæɹət/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈpæɹət/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “parrot”

"parrot" has 2 syllables: parr-ot. It rhymes with disparate and merit, if that helps it stick.

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

What does parrot mean?

noun

A kind of bird, many species of which are colourful and able to mimic human speech, of the order Psittaciformes or (narrowly) of the family Psittacidae.
“I bought a wonderful parrot at the pet store.”
A parroter; a person who repeats the words or ideas of others.
“What kind of a parrot are you? He just said that.”

verb

To repeat (exactly what has just been said) without necessarily showing understanding, in the manner of a parrot.
“The interviewee merely parroted the views of her tabloid.”

Synonyms

copycat mimic popinjay psittacine sea-parrot tomnoddy ape

Words that rhyme with parrot

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

disparate merit carrot demerit carat ferret inherit garret karat karet wherret terret

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "parrot"?▾

"Parrot" has 2 syllables: parr · ot.

What is the IPA transcription of "parrot"?▾

The IPA transcription of "parrot" is /ˈpæɹət/.

What does "parrot" mean?▾

Parrot: A kind of bird, many species of which are colourful and able to mimic human speech, of the order Psittaciformes or (narrowly) of the family Psittacidae.

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