How to Pronounce "parentheses"
word
pɝˈɛnθəˌsiz
per-EN-thuh-seez
pəɹˈɛnθəsˌɪs
puh-REN-thuh-sis
Definition
Parentheses are curved marks ( ) used in writing to add extra information or separate parts of a sentence.
IPA Transcription
American English
pɝˈɛnθəˌsiz
British English
pəɹˈɛnθəsˌɪs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
per-EN-thuh-seez
UK
puh-REN-thuh-sis
Listen in Context
Please put your explanation in parentheses.
These words in parentheses are not part of the sentence.
Use parentheses to show extra information.
If you're not sure, just add your comment in parentheses.