Put the strongest beat on the first syllable.
- Syllable guide
- par · a · ble
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- Parable
Try it slowly.
Start with a sound like pair, then soften the two remaining syllables.
Say PAIR-uh-buhl once at a comfortable pace, then bring the syllables together. Read the name or word again when you reach it in the Bible passage.
Parable in context
A parable is a comparison or story used to teach. Jesus uses parables to help listeners consider God’s kingdom and their own responses.
Read Matthew 13:3 in the World English Bible ↗Little questions, answered.
How do you pronounce Parable in English?
One common English pronunciation is PAIR-uh-buhl. Emphasize the first syllable.
What is the Bible context for Parable?
A parable is a comparison or story used to teach. Jesus uses parables to help listeners consider God’s kingdom and their own responses.
Does this guide describe the original ancient pronunciation?
This is an English reading aid. It is not a reconstruction of ancient Hebrew, Aramaic or Greek. English accents and church traditions can differ.
