How to Pronounce "parochial"
word
pɝˈoʊkiəɫ
puh-ROH-kee-uhl
pæɹˈɒkɪəl
puh-ROK-ee-uhl
Definition
Describes something related to a church parish, or more commonly, a narrow, limited view that only considers local interests.
IPA Transcription
American English
pɝˈoʊkiəɫ
British English
pæɹˈɒkɪəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
puh-ROH-kee-uhl
UK
puh-ROK-ee-uhl
Listen in Context
The committee’s parochial interests slowed progress.
His ideas are too parochial for a global company.
The school has a parochial board that prefers tradition.
Try not to have such a parochial view of the world.