How to pronounce paradoxes
Say it like PER-uh-dok-siz. Paradoxes has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER).
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US American/ˈpɛrəˌdɑksɪz/PER-uh-dok-siz
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- PER
- uh
- dok
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paradoxes 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.
- dokGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does paradoxes mean?
noun
- plural of paradox How to pronounce paradox
Questions about saying paradoxes
How do you pronounce paradoxes?
Say PER-uh-dok-siz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛrəˌdɑksɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paradoxes?
Paradoxes has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER). Broken into parts: PER · uh · dok · siz.