How to pronounce paragoge
Say it like par-uh-GOH-jee. Paragoge has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GOH).
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- par
- uh
- GOH
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paragoge pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- parGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of paragoge
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: par-uh-GOH-jee.
What does paragoge mean?
- The addition of a sound, syllable or letter to the end of a word, either through natural development or as a grammatical function.
Words that rhyme with paragoge
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Questions about saying paragoge
How do you pronounce paragoge?
Say par-uh-GOH-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˌpærəˈɡoʊdʒi/. In British English it is /ˌpærəˈɡəʊdʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paragoge?
Paragoge has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GOH). Broken into parts: par · uh · GOH · jee.
Is paragoge pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌpærəˈɡəʊdʒi/ (par-uh-GOH-jee).