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How to pronounce Paris
/ˈpærɪs/ British English
PA·ris
2 beats (syllables). The strong beat is the first one.
✗ Many people say
pa·REE
✓ Say
PA·ris
My tip
In English, we say the s: PA-ris. Only French people say pa-REE!
In a sentence
We went to Paris for the weekend.
Now you say it
- Listen to me two or three times.
- Say it slowly, one beat at a time: PA-ris.
- Say the sentence at normal speed.
Questions
How do you pronounce Paris?
In British English, Paris is pronounced /ˈpærɪs/. Say it like this: PA-ris. In English, we say the s: PA-ris. Only French people say pa-REE!
How many syllables are in Paris?
When you say it, Paris has 2 syllables: PA-ris. The strong beat is the first one, PA.