How to pronounce parachronism
Say it like per-AK-ruh-nih-zum. Parachronism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AK).
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- per
- AK
- ruh
- nih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parachronism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- AKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- zumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of parachronism
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-RAK-ruh-nih-zum.
What does parachronism mean?
- An error in chronological order in which something is ascribed a later time than the actual one; metachronism.
Words that rhyme with parachronism
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Questions about saying parachronism
How do you pronounce parachronism?
Say per-AK-ruh-nih-zum. The American pronunciation is /pɚˈækrənɪzəm/. In British English it is /pəˈrækrənɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parachronism?
Parachronism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AK). Broken into parts: per · AK · ruh · nih · zum.
Is parachronism pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /pəˈrækrənɪzəm/ (puh-RAK-ruh-nih-zum).