How to pronounce paradoxically
Say it like per-uh-DAHK-sih-klee. Paradoxically has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DAHK).
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- per
- uh
- DAHK
- sih
- klee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paradoxically pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- perGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DAHKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of paradoxically
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: par-uh-DOK-sih-klee.
What does paradoxically mean?
- In a paradoxical manner; so as to create a paradox.“The proliferation of labor-saving devices has not given us more leisure time, paradoxically.”
Where does paradoxically come from?
From paradoxical + -ly.
Questions about saying paradoxically
How do you pronounce paradoxically?
Say per-uh-DAHK-sih-klee. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɛrəˈdɑksɪkli/. In British English it is /ˌpærəˈdɒksɪkli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paradoxically?
Paradoxically has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DAHK). Broken into parts: per · uh · DAHK · sih · klee.
Is paradoxically 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 /ˌpærəˈdɒksɪkli/ (par-uh-DOK-sih-klee).