How to pronounce paralinguistic
Say it like par-uh-ling-GWIS-tik. Paralinguistic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (GWIS).
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- par
- uh
- ling
- GWIS
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paralinguistic 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.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- GWISSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of paralinguistic
American and British speakers say paralinguistic in essentially the same way: /ˌpærəlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk/ in the US and /pærəlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: par-uh-ling-GWIS-tik.
What does paralinguistic mean?
- Of or pertaining to, or communicated through, paralanguage; of or pertaining to paralinguistics.
Where does paralinguistic come from?
From para- + linguistic.
Words that rhyme with paralinguistic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of paralinguistic.
Questions about saying paralinguistic
How do you pronounce paralinguistic?
Say par-uh-ling-GWIS-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˌpærəlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk/. In British English it is /pærəlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paralinguistic?
Paralinguistic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (GWIS). Broken into parts: par · uh · ling · GWIS · tik.
Do Americans and Brits say paralinguistic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpærəlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk/ and the British form is /pærəlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.