word
parapet
PAIR-uh-pet
ˈpærəpɪtListen
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Syllable breakdown
parapet
Dictionary meaning
A low wall along the edge of a roof, bridge, or terrace.
History and origin
Italian/French — 'parapetto' (chest-high wall).
Examples
- They stood at the parapet watching the city lights spread out below.
Common mispronunciations
PAR-uh-pehtPAIR-uh-pit
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