How to pronounce paragliding
Say it like PAR-uh-gly-ding. Paragliding has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR).
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- PAR
- uh
- gly
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paragliding pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- glyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of paragliding
American and British speakers say paragliding in essentially the same way: /ˈpærəɡlaɪdɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈpærəɡlaɪdɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAR-uh-gly-ding.
What does paragliding mean?
- The sport of gliding with a paraglider.
- The use of a paraglider in other settings, such as surveillance or military applications.
- present participle and gerund of paraglide How to pronounce paraglide
Where does paragliding come from?
From paraglider.
Questions about saying paragliding
How do you pronounce paragliding?
Say PAR-uh-gly-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˈpærəɡlaɪdɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈpærəɡlaɪdɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paragliding?
Paragliding has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR). Broken into parts: PAR · uh · gly · ding.
Do Americans and Brits say paragliding the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpærəɡlaɪdɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈpærəɡlaɪdɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.