How to Pronounce "parachutes"
word
ˈpɛɹəˌʃuts
PAIR-uh-shoots
pˈæɹəʃˌuːts
PARR-uh-shoots
Definition
Parachutes are large pieces of fabric that slow down people or objects when they fall from the sky, often used in skydiving or emergency landings.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɛɹəˌʃuts
British English
pˈæɹəʃˌuːts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAIR-uh-shoots
UK
PARR-uh-shoots
Listen in Context
The soldiers jumped out of the plane with their parachutes.
Many skydivers use colorful parachutes during competitions.
The boxes with food supplies were dropped using parachutes.
Those old army parachutes ended up as tents at summer camp.