How to Pronounce "parasol"
word
ˈpæɹəˌsɒl
PAIR-uh-sawl
pˈæɹəsˌɒl
PAIR-uh-sol
Definition
A parasol is a light umbrella used to give shade from the sun, usually carried by someone or set up outdoors.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpæɹəˌsɒl
British English
pˈæɹəsˌɒl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAIR-uh-sawl
UK
PAIR-uh-sol
Listen in Context
She opened her parasol to block the sun.
The parasol is on the balcony.
We sat under a big parasol at the café.
On hot days, I always carry a parasol when I walk downtown.