How to Pronounce Parsimonious

To pronounce "parsimonious", say PARS-im-on-ious — 4 syllables, IPA /pɑɹ.sɪˈmo͡ʊn.i.əs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/pɑɹ.sɪˈmo͡ʊn.i.əs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “parsimonious”

"parsimonious" has 4 syllables: pars-im-on-ious. It rhymes with erroneous and sanctimonious, if that helps it stick.

What does parsimonious mean?

adjective

  1. Exhibiting parsimony; sparing in the expenditure of money; frugal to excess.
  2. Using a minimal number of assumptions, steps, or conjectures.

Synonyms

niggardlypenuriousstingytight-fisted

Words that rhyme with parsimonious

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

erroneoussanctimoniousharmoniousacrimoniousfeloniousunceremoniousantoniuspaloniusthelonius

Related words

stingypenuriousungenerouseconomicalminimumminimalcladogramcladograms

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "parsimonious"?▾

"Parsimonious" has 4 syllables: pars · im · on · ious.

What is the IPA transcription of "parsimonious"?▾

The IPA transcription of "parsimonious" is /pɑɹ.sɪˈmo͡ʊn.i.əs/.

What does "parsimonious" mean?▾

Parsimonious: Exhibiting parsimony; sparing in the expenditure of money; frugal to excess.

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