How to pronounce parabolic
Say it like per-uh-BOL-ik. Parabolic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BOL).
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US American/ˌpɛrəˈbɑlɪk/per-uh-BOL-ik
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- per
- uh
- BOL
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parabolic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- perGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- BOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does parabolic mean?
adjective
- Of, or pertaining to, or in the shape of a parabola or paraboloid.
- Of or pertaining to a parable.
- Of a leaf: ovate-oblong or ovate, obtuse and contracted below the apex.
- A parabolic function, equation etc.
Words that rhyme with parabolic
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Questions about saying parabolic
How do you pronounce parabolic?
Say per-uh-BOL-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɛrəˈbɑlɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parabolic?
Parabolic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (BOL). Broken into parts: per · uh · BOL · ik.