How to pronounce paradisaical
Say it like par-uh-dih-SY-ih-kul. Paradisaical has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SY).
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- par
- uh
- dih
- SY
- ih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paradisaical 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.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of paradisaical
American and British speakers say paradisaical in essentially the same way: /ˌpærədɪˈsaɪɪkəl/ in the US and /ˌpærədɪˈsaɪɪkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: par-uh-dih-SY-ih-kul.
What does paradisaical mean?
- Of or relating to paradise (or heaven).
Questions about saying paradisaical
How do you pronounce paradisaical?
Say par-uh-dih-SY-ih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌpærədɪˈsaɪɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˌpærədɪˈsaɪɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paradisaical?
Paradisaical has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (SY). Broken into parts: par · uh · dih · SY · ih · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say paradisaical the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpærədɪˈsaɪɪkəl/ and the British form is /ˌpærədɪˈsaɪɪkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.