how to pronounce parry

/ˈpæɹ.i/

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parry is pronounced in two syllables

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

“… on some black parry and wear busts that …”

meaning of parry

Parry means to ward off or deflect an attack.

parry frequency in english - C2 level of CEFR

the word parry occurs in english on average 4.1 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.