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How to pronounce:
parochial
Phonetic Transcription:
pəˈrəʊkɪəl
Examples:
The public and parochial schools merged.
The demand for teachers for the parochial schools was endless.
The revenues are for the maintenance of the church and parochial expenses.
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Common mistakes of parochial pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "pa-RO-chi-al" instead of the correct "pa-RO-ki-al" (/pəˈroʊ.ki.əl/ in US, /pəˈrəʊ.ki.əl/ in UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize the "RO" syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: "Parochial" can be mispronounced with an "a" sound like in "cat." The correct pronunciation uses a schwa sound, as in "uh." Tip: Focus on the "o" sound in the first syllable, pronounced as /ə/.
- Skipping syllables: Some might say "parochal" by omitting the last syllable. The full pronunciation is important for clarity. Tip: Ensure you pronounce all syllables: "pa-RO-ki-al."
- Overemphasizing the "ch": Learners may pronounce the "ch" as in "church," leading to "parochial" sounding like "pa-ro-CHIAL." The "ch" should be soft, like in "key." Tip: Keep the "ch" soft, as in /ki/.
- Confusing with similar words: "Parochial" can be confused with "prochial" or mispronounced as "parochal." It's important to maintain the correct sound. Tip: Practice saying "parochial" slowly to differentiate it from similar-sounding words.