How to pronounce paparazzi
Say it like pah-par-AW-zee. Paparazzi has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AW).
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- pah
- par
- AW
- zee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paparazzi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- pahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- parKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- AWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- zeeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of paparazzi
American and British speakers say paparazzi in essentially the same way: /ˌpɑpɑˈrɔˌzi/ in the US and /ˌpæpəˈrætsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: pap-uh-RAT-see.
What does paparazzi mean?
- plural of paparazzo How to pronounce paparazzo
- Alternative form of paparazzo.
- Paparazzi taken as a group.
Where does paparazzi come from?
From Italian paparazzi, plural of paparazzo.
Questions about saying paparazzi
How do you pronounce paparazzi?
Say pah-par-AW-zee. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɑpɑˈrɔˌzi/. In British English it is /ˌpæpəˈrætsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paparazzi?
Paparazzi has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AW). Broken into parts: pah · par · AW · zee.
Do Americans and Brits say paparazzi the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpɑpɑˈrɔˌzi/ and the British form is /ˌpæpəˈrætsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.