How to pronounce paralalia
Say it like par-uh-LAY-lee-uh. Paralalia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY).
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- par
- uh
- LAY
- lee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paralalia 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.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of paralalia
American and British speakers say paralalia in essentially the same way: /ˌpærəˈleɪliə/ in the US and /ˌpærəˈleɪliə/ in the UK.
British respelling: par-uh-LAY-lee-uh.
What does paralalia mean?
- Disturbance of the faculty of speech.
Where does paralalia come from?
From para- + -lalia.
Words that rhyme with paralalia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of paralalia.
Questions about saying paralalia
How do you pronounce paralalia?
Say par-uh-LAY-lee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌpærəˈleɪliə/. In British English it is /ˌpærəˈleɪliə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paralalia?
Paralalia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAY). Broken into parts: par · uh · LAY · lee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say paralalia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpærəˈleɪliə/ and the British form is /ˌpærəˈleɪliə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.