To pronounce "parvenu", say PARV-en-u — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpɑː.və.njuː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈpɑː.və.njuː/
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"parvenu" has 3 syllables: parv-en-u. It rhymes with parvenue, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: parvenue — easy to mix up when writing.
noun
adjective
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Parvenu" has 3 syllables: parv · en · u.
The IPA transcription of "parvenu" is /ˈpɑː.və.njuː/.
Parvenu: A person who has risen, climbed up, or has been promoted to a higher social class, especially through acquisition of wealth, rights, or political authority but has not gained social acceptance by those within that new class.
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