How to pronounce paracosm
Say it like PAR-uh-kah-zum. Paracosm has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR).
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- PAR
- uh
- kah
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paracosm 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.
- kahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- zumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of paracosm
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PAR-uh-koz-um.
What does paracosm mean?
- A detailed imaginary world, especially one created by a child.
Questions about saying paracosm
How do you pronounce paracosm?
Say PAR-uh-kah-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˈpærəˌkɑzəm/. In British English it is /ˈpærəˌkɒzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paracosm?
Paracosm has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR). Broken into parts: PAR · uh · kah · zum.
Is paracosm pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈpærəˌkɒzəm/ (PAR-uh-koz-um).