How to Pronounce "parsons"
word
/ˈpɑɹsənz/
PAR-senz
/pˈɑːsənz/
PAH-senz
Definition
'Parsons' is the plural form of 'parson', referring to Christian clergy or ministers, especially in the Anglican or Protestant tradition.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpɑɹsənz/
British English
/pˈɑːsənz/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAR-senz
UK
PAH-senz
Listen in Context
Many small English villages had their own parsons.
The parsons preached in the old church every Sunday.
Two parsons visited the school to talk about kindness.
In classic novels, parsons were often respected members of the village community.