The word "parnes" is spelled with a silent "s" at the end. In IPA phonetic transcription, the word is pronounced as /ˈpɑːnɪz/, with the stress on the first syllable. The "a" sound is pronounced as in "car", while the "e" is pronounced as in "bet". The "n" sound is followed by a short "i" sound, and the silent "s" at the end is not pronounced. The word "parnes" is often used as a surname or as a reference to the Mount Parnes in Greece.