How to pronounce paradiorthosis
Say it like par-uh-dy-or-THOH-sis. Paradiorthosis has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (THOH).
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- par
- uh
- dy
- or
- THOH
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paradiorthosis 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.
- dyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- orKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- THOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of paradiorthosis
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: par-uh-dy-aw-THOH-sis.
What does paradiorthosis mean?
- A false correction.
Where does paradiorthosis come from?
From para- (“false”) + diorthosis (“correction”).
Words that rhyme with paradiorthosis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of paradiorthosis.
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Questions about saying paradiorthosis
How do you pronounce paradiorthosis?
Say par-uh-dy-or-THOH-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌpærəˌdaɪɔrˈθoʊsɪs/. In British English it is /ˌpærəˌdaɪɔːˈθəʊsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paradiorthosis?
Paradiorthosis has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (THOH). Broken into parts: par · uh · dy · or · THOH · sis.
Is paradiorthosis pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌpærəˌdaɪɔːˈθəʊsɪs/ (par-uh-dy-aw-THOH-sis).