How to pronounce paradiastole
Say it like per-uh-dy-AS-tuh-lee. Paradiastole has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (AS).
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- per
- uh
- dy
- AS
- tuh
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paradiastole pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- perGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- dyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of paradiastole
American and British speakers say paradiastole in essentially the same way: /ˌpɛrədaɪˈæstəli/ in the US and /ˌpærədaɪˈæstəli/ in the UK.
British respelling: par-uh-dy-AS-tuh-lee.
What does paradiastole mean?
- A form of euphemism in which a positive synonym is substituted for a negative word.
Questions about saying paradiastole
How do you pronounce paradiastole?
Say per-uh-dy-AS-tuh-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɛrədaɪˈæstəli/. In British English it is /ˌpærədaɪˈæstəli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paradiastole?
Paradiastole has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (AS). Broken into parts: per · uh · dy · AS · tuh · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say paradiastole the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpɛrədaɪˈæstəli/ and the British form is /ˌpærədaɪˈæstəli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.