How to pronounce parry in French?

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parry::verb | Spocien Dictionary

parry

/'pæri/

avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

Type	Words
Synonyms	circumvent, dodge, duck, elude, evade, fudge, hedge, put off, sidestep, skirt
Type of	avoid
Has types	quibble, beg

parry

/'pæri/

a return punch (especially by a boxer)

Type	Words
Synonyms	counter, counterpunch
Type of	biff, clout, lick, poke, punch, slug

parry

/'pæri/

impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)

Type	Words
Synonyms	block, deflect
Type of	fence

parry

/'pæri/

(fencing) blocking a lunge or deflecting it with a circular motion of the sword

Type	Words
Type of	blocking, block