How to pronounce paraenesis
Say it like puh-REE-nih-sis. Paraenesis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REE).
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- puh
- REE
- nih
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paraenesis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of paraenesis
American and British speakers say paraenesis in essentially the same way: /pəˈrinɪsɪs/ in the US and /pəˈriːnɪsɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: puh-REE-nih-sis.
What does paraenesis mean?
- Advice or exhortation, particularly of a moral or religious nature.
- A warning of impending evil.
Questions about saying paraenesis
How do you pronounce paraenesis?
Say puh-REE-nih-sis. The American pronunciation is /pəˈrinɪsɪs/. In British English it is /pəˈriːnɪsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paraenesis?
Paraenesis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REE). Broken into parts: puh · REE · nih · sis.
Do Americans and Brits say paraenesis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pəˈrinɪsɪs/ and the British form is /pəˈriːnɪsɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.