How to pronounce paraleipsis
Say it like par-uh-LEEP-sis. Paraleipsis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEEP).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce paraleipsis. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- par
- uh
- LEEP
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paraleipsis 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.
- LEEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of paraleipsis
American and British speakers say paraleipsis in essentially the same way: /ˌpærəˈlipsɪs/ in the US and /ˌpærəˈliːpsɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: par-uh-LEEP-sis.
What does paraleipsis mean?
- Alternative form of paralipsis.
Questions about saying paraleipsis
How do you pronounce paraleipsis?
Say par-uh-LEEP-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌpærəˈlipsɪs/. In British English it is /ˌpærəˈliːpsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paraleipsis?
Paraleipsis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEEP). Broken into parts: par · uh · LEEP · sis.
Do Americans and Brits say paraleipsis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpærəˈlipsɪs/ and the British form is /ˌpærəˈliːpsɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.