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parents

Definition:

(nou) a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian (nou) an organism (plant or animal) from which younger ones are obtained

Phonetic Transcription:

ˈpeərənt

Examples:

The child was forsaken by his parents.

Fryns is a girl born to consanguineous parents.

Fryns syndrome in a girl born to consanguineous parents.

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Common mistakes of parents pronunciation

Misplacing stress: Some learners incorrectly place stress on the second syllable, saying "pa-RENTS" instead of "PARENTS" (/ˈpɛrənts/ in US, /ˈpɑːrənts/ in UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
Omitting the vowel sound: A common mistake is dropping the schwa sound in the second syllable, pronouncing it as "PARNTS." This alters the correct pronunciation to /ˈpɛrənts/ (US) or /ˈpɑːrənts/ (UK). Tip: Practice saying the full vowel sound in the second syllable.
Confusing "r" sounds: Non-native speakers might pronounce the "r" in "parents" too strongly, leading to "PAY-rents." This is incorrect. The correct pronunciation involves a softer "r" sound. Tip: Focus on a lighter "r" sound to improve clarity.
Overemphasizing the "t": Some learners might stress the "t" too much, saying "PAR-ents" instead of "parents." This can make it sound unnatural. Tip: Keep the "t" subtle and part of the flow of the word.
Incorrect vowel pronunciation: A frequent error is pronouncing the first vowel as "a" in "cat," leading to "PAN-ents." The correct vowel sound is more like in "pen." Tip: Listen to native speakers to catch the right vowel sound.

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "parents"?

The word "parents" is pronounced as /ˈpɛərənts/ in American English and /ˈpeərənts/ in British English. The primary stress is on the first syllable, "par," while the second syllable has a schwa sound, making it sound like "ents."

What is the syllable breakdown for "parents"?

"Parents" has two syllables: "par" and "ents." You can think of it as "par-ents," with the first syllable being stressed.

Are there any common mistakes when pronouncing "parents"?

Many learners may mispronounce "parents" by placing stress on the second syllable or not clearly articulating the "r" sound. It's important to emphasize the "par" and ensure the "r" is pronounced correctly.

Is there a difference in pronunciation between "parents" and "parrots"?

Yes, "parents" /ˈpɛərənts/ has a distinct vowel sound in the first syllable compared to "parrots" /ˈpærəts/, which has a short "a" sound. Pay attention to the stress and vowel sounds to differentiate between the two words.