How to pronounce paradox
Say it like PER-uh-dahks. Paradox has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER).
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- PER
- uh
- dahks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paradox pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- dahksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of paradox
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: PAR-uh-doks.
What does paradox mean?
- (logic) a statement that contradicts itself“`I always lie' is a paradox because if it is true it must be false”
Questions about saying paradox
How do you pronounce paradox?
Say PER-uh-dahks. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛrəˌdɑks/. In British English it is /ˈpærədɒks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paradox?
Paradox has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER). Broken into parts: PER · uh · dahks.
Is paradox pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈpærədɒks/ (PAR-uh-doks).