How do you pronounce "parakeets"?

In American English: /ˈpɛrəˌkiːts/ (PEHR-uh-keets). In British English: /pˈaɹəkˌiːts/ (P-ar). In Canadian English: /ˈpɛrəˌkiːts/ (PEHR-uh-keets). In Australian English: /pˈaɹəkˌiːts/ (P-ar).

Is "parakeets" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɛrəˌkiːts/ (PEHR-uh-keets), while in British English it's /pˈaɹəkˌiːts/ (P-ar).

How to Pronounce "parakeets"

🗣️pronounce.how

parakeets

regional

/ˈpɛrəˌkiːts/

PEHR-uh-keets

Syllable Breakdown

pɛrpara·əke·kiːtsets

Source

80%confidence📘 CMU Pronouncing Dictionary v0.7b

All Variants

Browse by Letter

a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z

Edit on GitHub Report an issue

Last updated: 2026-02-14