How to Pronounce "parry"
word
/ˈpɛɹi/
PAIR-ee
/pˈæɹi/
PARR-ee
Definition
To block or avoid an attack, especially during a fight with weapons, or to cleverly avoid answering a difficult question.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpɛɹi/
British English
/pˈæɹi/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAIR-ee
UK
PARR-ee
Listen in Context
The swordsman parried his opponent's attack.
She tried to parry the basketball with her hands.
He quickly parried the punch to his face.
The politician skillfully parried every tough question from reporters.