To pronounce "parvis", say PARV-is — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpɑː.vɪs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈpɑː.vɪs/
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"parvis" has 2 syllables: parv-is. It rhymes with jarvis and sarvis, if that helps it stick.
noun
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Parvis" has 2 syllables: parv · is.
The IPA transcription of "parvis" is /ˈpɑː.vɪs/.
Parvis: An enclosed courtyard in front of a building, especially a cathedral.
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