How to Pronounce "parable"
word
ˈpɛɹəbəɫ
PAIR-uh-buhl
pˈæɹəbəl
PAR-uh-buhl
Definition
A parable is a simple story used to teach a lesson or express a moral, often with people or events representing deeper meanings.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɛɹəbəɫ
British English
pˈæɹəbəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAIR-uh-buhl
UK
PAR-uh-buhl
Listen in Context
The teacher told a parable to explain kindness.
The Bible contains many famous parables.
A parable usually has a moral lesson at the end.
He told a clever parable that made everyone think twice.