How to pronounce paradigma
Say it like per-uh-DIG-muh. Paradigma has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DIG).
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- per
- uh
- DIG
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paradigma 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.
- DIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of paradigma
American and British speakers say paradigma in essentially the same way: /ˌpɛrəˈdɪɡmə/ in the US and /pærəˈdɪɡmæ/ in the UK.
British respelling: par-uh-DIG-ma.
What does paradigma mean?
- A written pattern of inflection for parts of speech, especially organized into a tabular form.
- A mode or exemplar.
Words that rhyme with paradigma
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of paradigma.
Questions about saying paradigma
How do you pronounce paradigma?
Say per-uh-DIG-muh. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɛrəˈdɪɡmə/. In British English it is /pærəˈdɪɡmæ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paradigma?
Paradigma has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DIG). Broken into parts: per · uh · DIG · muh.
Do Americans and Brits say paradigma the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpɛrəˈdɪɡmə/ and the British form is /pærəˈdɪɡmæ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.