How to Pronounce "parent"
word
/ˈpɛɹənt/
PAIR-uhnt
/pˈeəɹənt/
PAIR-uhnt
Definition
A parent is a person's mother or father. It can also mean someone who takes care of and raises a child.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpɛɹənt/
British English
/pˈeəɹənt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAIR-uhnt
UK
PAIR-uhnt
Listen in Context
My parent is coming to the school meeting.
Each parent must sign this form.
The teacher asked to speak with a parent after class.
She is a parent of two young children.