how to pronounce parka

/ˈpɑː.kə/

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parka is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of parka in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… who similarly wore a parka all the time …”

meanings of parka

noun:

A long jacket with a hood which protects the wearer against rain and wind.

parka frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word parka occurs in english on average 0.3 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.