How do you pronounce "parallel"?

In American English: /ˈpɛrəˌlɛl/ (PEHR-uh-lehl). In British English: /pˈæɹəlˌɛl/ (P-ar-uhl). In Canadian English: /ˈpɛrəˌlɛl/ (PEHR-uh-lehl). In Australian English: /pˈaɹəlˌɛl/ (P-ar).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɛrəˌlɛl/ (PEHR-uh-lehl), while in British English it's /pˈæɹəlˌɛl/ (P-ar-uhl).

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parallel

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/ˈpɛrəˌlɛl/

PEHR-uh-lehl

Syllable Breakdown

pɛrpar·əal·lɛllel

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