How to pronounce paradigmatic
Say it like par-uh-dig-MAT-ik. Paradigmatic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MAT).
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- par
- uh
- dig
- MAT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paradigmatic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- parGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- digKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- MATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of paradigmatic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: par-uh-dig-MAT-ik.
What does paradigmatic mean?
- Of or pertaining to a paradigm.
- Related as members of a substitution class.
Words that rhyme with paradigmatic
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Questions about saying paradigmatic
How do you pronounce paradigmatic?
Say par-uh-dig-MAT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌpærədɪɡˈmætɪk/. In British English it is /ˌpærədɪɡˈmætɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paradigmatic?
Paradigmatic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (MAT). Broken into parts: par · uh · dig · MAT · ik.
Is paradigmatic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌpærədɪɡˈmætɪk/ (par-uh-dig-MAT-ik).