How to pronounce paradigm
Say it like PER-uh-dyme. Paradigm has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER).
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- PER
- uh
- dyme
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paradigm pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- dymeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of paradigm
American and British speakers say paradigm in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛrəˌdaɪm/ in the US and /ˈpærəˌdaɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAR-uh-dyme.
What does paradigm mean?
- systematic arrangement of all the inflected forms of a word
- a standard or typical example“he is the prototype of good breeding”“he provided America with an image of the good father”
- the class of all items that can be substituted into the same position (or slot) in a grammatical sentence (are in paradigmatic relation with one another)
Questions about saying paradigm
How do you pronounce paradigm?
Say PER-uh-dyme. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛrəˌdaɪm/. In British English it is /ˈpærəˌdaɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paradigm?
Paradigm has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER). Broken into parts: PER · uh · dyme.
Do Americans and Brits say paradigm the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɛrəˌdaɪm/ and the British form is /ˈpærəˌdaɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.