How to pronounce paralinguistics
Say it like par-uh-ling-GWIS-tiks. Paralinguistics has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (GWIS).
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- par
- uh
- ling
- GWIS
- tiks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paralinguistics 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.
- tiksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of paralinguistics
American and British speakers say paralinguistics in essentially the same way: /ˌpærəlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/ in the US and /pærəlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/ in the UK.
British respelling: par-uh-ling-GWIS-tiks.
What does paralinguistics mean?
- The study of paralanguage.
Where does paralinguistics come from?
From para- + linguistics.
Words that rhyme with paralinguistics
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Questions about saying paralinguistics
How do you pronounce paralinguistics?
Say par-uh-ling-GWIS-tiks. The American pronunciation is /ˌpærəlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/. In British English it is /pærəlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paralinguistics?
Paralinguistics has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (GWIS). Broken into parts: par · uh · ling · GWIS · tiks.
Do Americans and Brits say paralinguistics the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpærəlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/ and the British form is /pærəlɪŋˈɡwɪstɪks/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.