The word "Parmeter" refers to a surname that is believed to have originated in England. It is spelled as /pɑː(r)ˈmɛtə(r)/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The "a" in the first syllable is pronounced as a long vowel, while the "e" in the second syllable is pronounced as a short vowel. The stress falls on the second syllable, which is marked by the symbol "/ˈ/" in IPA. The final "r" in the word is silent and not pronounced. Overall, "Parmeter" has a relatively straightforward and phonetic spelling.