How to pronounce paralexicon
Say it like par-uh-LEK-sih-kon. Paralexicon has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEK).
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- par
- uh
- LEK
- sih
- kon
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paralexicon 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.
- konKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of paralexicon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: par-uh-LEK-sih-kon.
What does paralexicon mean?
- A parallel set of vocabulary within a language, e.g. a formal register, ritual language or secret cant, code switching
Questions about saying paralexicon
How do you pronounce paralexicon?
Say par-uh-LEK-sih-kon. The American pronunciation is /pærəˈlɛksɪkɑn/. In British English it is /pærəˈlɛksɪkɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paralexicon?
Paralexicon has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEK). Broken into parts: par · uh · LEK · sih · kon.
Is paralexicon pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /pærəˈlɛksɪkɒn/ (par-uh-LEK-sih-kon).