How to Pronounce "parachutist"
word
ˈpæɹəˌʃuːtɪst
PAIR-uh-shoo-tist
pˈæɹətʃˌuːtɪst
pa-RA-chu-tist
Definition
A parachutist is a person who jumps from an aircraft and uses a parachute to land safely, often as a sport or in the military.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpæɹəˌʃuːtɪst
British English
pˈæɹətʃˌuːtɪst
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAIR-uh-shoo-tist
UK
pa-RA-chu-tist
Listen in Context
The parachutist jumped from the plane.
Each parachutist wears special gear for safety.
The parachutist landed carefully on the field.
Becoming a skilled parachutist takes lots of training.