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parliament

Definition:

(nou) a legislative assembly in certain countries (nou) a card game in which you play your sevens and other cards in sequence in the same suit as the sevens; you win if you are the first to use all your cards

Phonetic Transcription:

ˈpɑːləmənt

Examples:

The legislature of the kingdom consists of the parliament of the Netherlands.

The parliament of England was the legislature of the kingdom of England.

The next act of the Canadian parliament was to enact the federal Privacy Act.

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legislature

acts

assembly

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Common mistakes of parliament pronunciation

Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "par-LI-ament" instead of "PAR-liament" (ˈpɑːr.lɪ.ə.mənt in UK, ˈpɑr.lə.mənt in US). Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable.
Skipping the "t": A common mistake is omitting the "t" sound, pronouncing it as "PAR-li-a-ment." This can lead to confusion. Tip: Make sure to clearly articulate the "t" to maintain clarity.
Incorrect vowel sound: Some may pronounce the "a" in the first syllable as in "cat," resulting in "cat-liament." The correct pronunciation features a more open "ah" sound. Tip: Practice saying "par" as in "car" to get the right vowel.
Blending syllables: Learners might blend the syllables together, resulting in "parliament" sounding like "parlamint." This can obscure the word's structure. Tip: Break it down into clear syllables: "PAR-li-a-ment."
Overemphasizing the "l": Some speakers overly stress the "l" sound, making it sound unnatural, like "par-lament." The correct pronunciation is more fluid. Tip: Focus on a smoother transition between "PAR" and "li."

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "parliament" in American English?

In American English, "parliament" is pronounced as /ˈpɑːrləmənt/. The primary stress is on the first syllable "par," and the "a" is pronounced like the "a" in "father."

What is the British pronunciation of "parliament"?

In British English, "parliament" is pronounced as /ˈpɑːlɪmənt/. The primary stress is still on the first syllable, but the "a" is pronounced more like the "a" in "cat," and the second syllable has a short "i" sound.

How many syllables are in the word "parliament"?

The word "parliament" has three syllables: "par-li-ment." In IPA, it is broken down as /ˈpɑːlɪmənt/ or /ˈpɑːrləmənt/, depending on the accent.

Are there any common mistakes when pronouncing "parliament"?

A common mistake is misplacing the stress or pronouncing it as "par-luh-ment." Remember to stress the first syllable and ensure the second syllable has a schwa sound, like "uh."