How do you pronounce "parens"?

In American English: /pɚɹˈɛnz/ (purr-EHNZ). In British English: /pəɹˈɛns/ (puhr-EHNS). In Canadian English: /pɚɹˈɛnz/ (purr-EHNZ). In Australian English: /pəɹˈɛnz/ (puhr-EHNZ).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /pɚɹˈɛnz/ (purr-EHNZ), while in British English it's /pəɹˈɛns/ (puhr-EHNS).

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parens

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/pɚɹˈɛnz/

purr-EHNZ

Syllable Breakdown

pɚɹpar·ɛnzens

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