A parakeet is a small, slenderthin and graceful in shape parrot with a long tail. The word is used for several kinds of small parrots, often as a generalnot specific; applying to many different things name rather than a single exact speciesa group of plants or animals with shared characteristics.

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Pronunciation

AI-generated pronunciation audio (OpenAI).

Accent: General American English

IPA: /ˈpærəˌkiːt/

Easy pronunciation: PAIR-uh-KEET (approximate spelling).

Stress: Primary stress on the first syllable; the last syllable is also clearly pronounced.

Noun meaning a small parrot with a long tail.

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Parakeet Meaning

a small parrot with a long tail

Part of speech: noun

Definition: any of numerous small slender long-tailed parrots

Example: A bright green parakeet perched on the cage bar.

Synonyms for this meaning:

• paroquet — Variant spelling of the same word
• parrakeet — Variant spelling of the same word
• parroquet — Variant spelling of the same word
• paraquet — Variant spelling of the same word
• parroket — Variant spelling of the same word

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Parakeet Synonyms

Similar Meaning

• paroquet
• parrakeet
• parroquet
• paraquet
• parroket

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Common Mistakes

• People sometimes spell it as several older variants, but parakeet is the standard modern spelling.
• It can refer to more than one kind of small parrot, so it is not always one exact species.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does parakeet mean?

Parakeet means a small, slender parrot with a long tail.

What are parakeet synonyms?

The main dictionary variants are paroquet, parrakeet, parroquet, paraquet, and parroket, but these are spelling variants rather than different words with different meanings.

Is parakeet a type of bird?

Yes. A parakeet is a bird in the parrot family.

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