How to pronounce paraconsistent
Say it like par-uh-kun-SIS-tunt. Paraconsistent has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SIS).
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- par
- uh
- kun
- SIS
- tunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paraconsistent pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- parKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of paraconsistent
American and British speakers say paraconsistent in essentially the same way: /pærəkənˈsɪstənt/ in the US and /pærəkənˈsɪstənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: par-uh-kun-SIS-tunt.
What does paraconsistent mean?
- Dealing with contradictions in a discriminating way, in order to avoid acceptance of one from entailing acceptance of all contradictions.
Where does paraconsistent come from?
Coined in 1976 by the Peruvian philosopher Francisco Miró Quesada, from para- + consistent.
Words that rhyme with paraconsistent
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of paraconsistent.
Questions about saying paraconsistent
How do you pronounce paraconsistent?
Say par-uh-kun-SIS-tunt. The American pronunciation is /pærəkənˈsɪstənt/. In British English it is /pærəkənˈsɪstənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paraconsistent?
Paraconsistent has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SIS). Broken into parts: par · uh · kun · SIS · tunt.
Do Americans and Brits say paraconsistent the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pærəkənˈsɪstənt/ and the British form is /pærəkənˈsɪstənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.