How to pronounce paradisiac
Say it like par-uh-DIZ-ee-ak. Paradisiac has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DIZ).
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- par
- uh
- DIZ
- ee
- ak
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paradisiac 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.
- DIZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- akKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of paradisiac
American and British speakers say paradisiac in essentially the same way: /ˌpærəˈdɪziæk/ in the US and /ˌpærəˈdɪziæk/ in the UK.
British respelling: par-uh-DIZ-ee-ak.
What does paradisiac mean?
- Of or like Paradise; heavenly, delightful.
Where does paradisiac come from?
From Latin paradīsiacus.
Questions about saying paradisiac
How do you pronounce paradisiac?
Say par-uh-DIZ-ee-ak. The American pronunciation is /ˌpærəˈdɪziæk/. In British English it is /ˌpærəˈdɪziæk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paradisiac?
Paradisiac has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DIZ). Broken into parts: par · uh · DIZ · ee · ak.
Do Americans and Brits say paradisiac the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpærəˈdɪziæk/ and the British form is /ˌpærəˈdɪziæk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.