How to Pronounce Parsec

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈpɑːsɛk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “parsec”

"parsec" has 2 syllables: pars-ec. It rhymes with check and peck, if that helps it stick.

What does parsec mean?

noun

  1. Parallax second

Synonyms

parallax secondpc㍶second of parallax

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Words that rhyme with parsec

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checkpeckwreckspeckgeckdeckroughneckwhelkheckseckblechbottleneck

Related words

secparmegaparseckiloparsecmegaparsecslightyearkiloparsecsarcsecondlightyears

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "parsec"?▾

"Parsec" has 2 syllables: pars · ec.

What is the IPA transcription of "parsec"?▾

The IPA transcription of "parsec" is /ˈpɑːsɛk/.

What does "parsec" mean?▾

Parsec: Parallax second

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