word
Parliamentary
Pah-rluh-MEH-ntur-ee
/ˌpɑːrlʌˈmɛntɜːriː/Listen
Hear it in a clear American voice. Slow it down to catch each syllable.
Syllable breakdown
parliamentary
Dictionary meaning
Having the supreme legislative power resting with a body of cabinet ministers chosen from and responsible to the legislature or parliament.
Examples
- Parliamentary government.
- Parliamentary law.
People also look up
Ephemeral
ih-FEM-er-ul
Mellifluous
muh-LIF-loo-us
Perspicacious
pur-spi-KAY-shus
Obsequious
uhb-SEE-kwee-us
Learn one new pronunciation a day
Get a word, name or idiom like “Parliamentary” in your inbox — daily or weekly, free. Unsubscribe any time.
Something wrong? Suggest a correction