How to Pronounce "parliament"
word
/ˈpɑɹɫəmənt/
PAR-luh-muhnt
/pˈɑːləmənt/
PAH-luh-muhnt
Definition
A parliament is the group of people who make laws and govern a country, often consisting of elected representatives.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈpɑɹɫəmənt/
British English
/pˈɑːləmənt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAR-luh-muhnt
UK
PAH-luh-muhnt
Listen in Context
The new law was discussed in parliament.
Our country has a strong parliament.
Elections for parliament are held every four years.
After hours of debate, parliament finally passed the bill.