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How to Pronounce Parthenon
/par.θe.ˈno.nas/
Greek Παρθενώνας *Parthenónas*, from παρθένος *parthénos* (virgin). 5th-century BCE temple on the Acropolis.
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Parthenon
par.θe.ˈno.nas — correct
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How do you pronounce Parthenon?
Parthenon is pronounced /par.θe.ˈno.nas/.
Where does the word Parthenon come from?
Parthenon is a Greek loanword — Greek Παρθενώνας *Parthenónas*, from παρθένος *parthénos* (virgin). 5th-century BCE temple on the Acropolis..
Is Parthenon pronounced the same in British, American and Australian English?
Parthenon is pronounced the same in all major English dialects.