How to Pronounce Parson

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈpɑːsən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “parson”

"parson" has 2 syllables: pars-on. It rhymes with arson and farcin, if that helps it stick.

What does parson mean?

noun

  1. An Anglican cleric having full legal control of a parish under ecclesiastical law; a rector.
  2. A Protestant minister.

Synonyms

clericfatherministerpastorpriestvicar

Words that rhyme with parson

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

arsonfarcinarschinbarsoncarsonfarsongarsoningimarsonkarson

Related words

rectorministercuratepastorvicarclergymanpriestreverend

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "parson"?▾

"Parson" has 2 syllables: pars · on.

What is the IPA transcription of "parson"?▾

The IPA transcription of "parson" is /ˈpɑːsən/.

What does "parson" mean?▾

Parson: An Anglican cleric having full legal control of a parish under ecclesiastical law; a rector.

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