parish

/ˈpærɪʃ/

Syllables pa·rish

Stress PA-rish

Phonics Breakdown

par

/pær/

rhotic ar

ish

/ɪʃ/

short i

Meaning

a local church district or community served by a priest

Sound Reference

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par=/pær/(parent) + ish=/ɪʃ/(fish)

Example

She works for the local parish office.