How to pronounce paralexical
Say it like par-uh-LEK-sih-kul. Paralexical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEK).
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- par
- uh
- LEK
- sih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paralexical pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- parKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of paralexical
American and British speakers say paralexical in essentially the same way: /pærəˈlɛksɪkəl/ in the US and /pærəˈlɛksɪkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: par-uh-LEK-sih-kul.
What does paralexical mean?
- Pertaining to, or communicated through, paralexicon (parallel vocabulary, e.g. ritual or secret cant, formal jargon)
- Pertaining to elements of speech beside the lexicon and grammar. Prosodic, paralinguistic.
Questions about saying paralexical
How do you pronounce paralexical?
Say par-uh-LEK-sih-kul. The American pronunciation is /pærəˈlɛksɪkəl/. In British English it is /pærəˈlɛksɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paralexical?
Paralexical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEK). Broken into parts: par · uh · LEK · sih · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say paralexical the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pærəˈlɛksɪkəl/ and the British form is /pærəˈlɛksɪkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.