How to pronounce paraclete
Say it like PAR-uh-kleet. Paraclete has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR).
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- PAR
- uh
- kleet
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paraclete pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kleetKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of paraclete
American and British speakers say paraclete in essentially the same way: /ˈpærəklit/ in the US and /ˈpærəklit/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAR-uh-kleet.
What does paraclete mean?
- An advocate or helper.
Questions about saying paraclete
How do you pronounce paraclete?
Say PAR-uh-kleet. The American pronunciation is /ˈpærəklit/. In British English it is /ˈpærəklit/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paraclete?
Paraclete has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR). Broken into parts: PAR · uh · kleet.
Do Americans and Brits say paraclete the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpærəklit/ and the British form is /ˈpærəklit/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.