How to Pronounce "parlance"
word
ˈpɑɹɫəns
PAR-luhns
pˈɑːləns
PAH-luhns
Definition
Parlance means the way words or phrases are used in a particular group, profession, or context.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɑɹɫəns
British English
pˈɑːləns
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAR-luhns
UK
PAH-luhns
Listen in Context
In legal parlance, 'testator' means a person who makes a will.
In modern parlance, 'mouse' also means a computer device.
The term 'tablet' in medical parlance means a pill.
That's just how it's said in scientific parlance—don't worry if it sounds complicated.