parenthesis
per-EN-tha-sis
perenthasis
/pɝˈɛnθəsɪs/ · 4 syllables
In Ingglish — phonetic English where every spelling always makes the same sound — the word “parenthesis” is spelled “perenthasis”. Here is how it sounds out, one sound at a time:
| Ingglish | p | er | e | n | th | a | s | i | s |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IPA | /p/ | /ɝ/ | /ɛ/ | /n/ | /θ/ | /ə/ | /s/ | /ɪ/ | /s/ |
English writes “parenthesis” with
11 letters for 9 sounds. Ingglish writes it
“perenthasis” — no silent letters, and the same spelling
always makes the same sound, so you can read it exactly as it looks.
Words that rhyme with “parenthesis”
thismissofficekissparisangeleslouispisslewisdennis
“parenthesis” — questions & answers
How do you pronounce “parenthesis”?
“parenthesis” is pronounced per-EN-tha-sis — IPA /pɝˈɛnθəsɪs/. In Ingglish phonetic spelling, where every spelling always makes the same sound, it is written “perenthasis”.
How many syllables are in “parenthesis”?
“parenthesis” has 4 syllables: per-EN-tha-sis (the capitalized syllable is stressed).