How to pronounce parachronisms
Say it like per-AK-ruh-nizmz. Parachronisms has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AK).
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- per
- AK
- ruh
- nizmz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parachronisms 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.
- nizmzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of parachronisms
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: puh-AK-ruh-nizmz.
What does parachronisms mean?
- plural of parachronism How to pronounce parachronism
Questions about saying parachronisms
How do you pronounce parachronisms?
Say per-AK-ruh-nizmz. The American pronunciation is /pɚˈækrənɪzmz/. In British English it is /pəˈækrənɪzmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parachronisms?
Parachronisms has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AK). Broken into parts: per · AK · ruh · nizmz.
Is parachronisms 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 /pəˈækrənɪzmz/ (puh-AK-ruh-nizmz).