Parma

\ˈpar.ma\

/\ˈpar.ma\/ name

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The verdict

“Parma” is uncommon French (frequency #77,773 among 248,534 “P” headwords), classed as a proper noun. The kind of spelling people second-guess.

#77,773
frequency rank, French
248,534
“P” headwords

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - Parme, commune et ville de la région d’Émilie-Romagne en Italie.

Key facts for Parma
PropertyValue
HeadwordParma
LanguageFrench
Part of speechProper noun
IPA\ˈpar.ma\
Letters5
Frequency rank#77,773
Misspellings tracked0
Confusable pairs0
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “Parma” sits in French frequency

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right). Parma lands here:

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Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Rare enough to double-check

Parma is uncommon French at frequency #77,773 among 248,534 “P” headwords, classed as aproper noun, transcribed \ˈpar.ma\. Rarity is why readers land here mid-draft. 2 senses are on record.

No misspelling variants are generated for Parma in our index, typically a sign the spelling maps closely to how the word sounds. Our dataset records no confusable match here, which usually means its spelling is distinct enough that readers don't reach for a similar-looking word instead.

This entry carries no recorded etymology, so its spelling pattern is best understood through pronunciation rather than a traceable origin. The correct French form is Parma, spelled P-A-R-M-A.

Definition

  1. 1
    Parme, commune et ville de la région d’Émilie-Romagne en Italie.
  2. 2
    Parme, province autour de cette ville.

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 French corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "Parma"?
"Parma" is spelled P-A-R-M-A. The IPA pronunciation is \ˈpar.ma\.
What does "Parma" mean?
As a proper noun, "Parma" means: Parme, commune et ville de la région d’Émilie-Romagne en Italie.
How do you pronounce "Parma"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "Parma" is \ˈpar.ma\. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What language does "Parma" come from?
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Using “Parma”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct French spelling is P-A-R-M-A - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as \ˈpar.ma\ (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
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Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list