How to Pronounce Parse

To pronounce "parse", say PARS-e — 2 syllables, IPA /pɑːz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/pɑːz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “parse”

"parse" has 2 syllables: pars-e. It rhymes with sparse and farce, if that helps it stick.

What does parse mean?

noun

  1. An act of parsing.

    “The parse will fail if the program contains an unrecognised keyword.”

  2. The result of such an act.

    “This parse is incorrect and indicates a fault in the parser.”

verb

  1. To resolve (a sentence, etc.) into its elements, pointing out the several parts of speech, and their relation to each other by agreement or government; to analyze and describe grammatically.
  2. To examine closely; to scrutinize.

Synonyms

construe

Words that rhyme with parse

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

sparsefarcebarsesarsetarsemarsefarsearcearschcarse

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "parse"?▾

"Parse" has 2 syllables: pars · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "parse"?▾

The IPA transcription of "parse" is /pɑːz/.

What does "parse" mean?▾

Parse: An act of parsing.

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