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How to pronounce parcel

parcel
/ˈpɑːrsəl/
2 syllables, stress on the first

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Parcel, sound by sound

/p/as in penWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/ɑː/as in fatherA deep, long “ah”; the tongue lies low and back.
/r/as in redThe tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/s/as in seeTongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/l/as in lookTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth; air flows around the sides.

In a sentence

I want to send a parcel to Japan.

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Questions and answers

How do you pronounce parcel?

Parcel is pronounced /ˈpɑːrsəl/ in American English.

How many syllables are in parcel?

Parcel has 2 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in parcel?

The first syllable: /ˈpɑːrsəl/.

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