How to Pronounce "parliaments"
word
ˈpɑɹɫəmənts
PAR-luh-muhnts
pˈɑːləmənts
PAH-luh-muhnts
Definition
Parliaments are official groups of people who make laws for a country or region. They are the main legislative bodies in many countries.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɑɹɫəmənts
British English
pˈɑːləmənts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAR-luh-muhnts
UK
PAH-luh-muhnts
Listen in Context
Many countries have their own parliaments.
Parliaments make decisions about new laws.
Some parliaments have two houses, while others have one.
European parliaments often work together on shared problems.