How do you pronounce "parson"?

In American English: /ˈpɑːrsən/ (PAHRS-uhn). In British English: /pˈɑːsən/ (P-ahs). In Canadian English: /ˈpɑːrsən/ (PAHRS-uhn). In Australian English: /pˈɑːsən/ (P-ahs).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɑːrsən/ (PAHRS-uhn), while in British English it's /pˈɑːsən/ (P-ahs).

How to Pronounce "parson"

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parson

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/ˈpɑːrsən/

PAHRS-uhn

Syllable Breakdown

pɑːrspar·ənson

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