How to pronounce paris

paris

/ˈperɪs/

2 syllables, stress on the first

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There is a second pronunciation: /ˈpærɪs/.

/p/as in pen	With a light puff of air at the start of a word.
/e/as in bed	A short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open.
/r/as in red	The tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill.
/ɪ/as in ship	A short, relaxed sound. Do not stretch it into “ee”.
/s/as in see	Tongue tip near the ridge behind the teeth, a narrow stream of air.

How do you pronounce paris?

Paris is pronounced /ˈperɪs/ in American English. A second pronunciation, /ˈpærɪs/, is also used.

How many syllables are in paris?

Paris has 2 syllables.

Which syllable is stressed in paris?

The first syllable: /ˈperɪs/.