How to pronounce paralipomenon
Say it like par-uh-lih-POM-ih-non. Paralipomenon has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (POM).
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- par
- uh
- lih
- POM
- ih
- non
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paralipomenon 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.
- lihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- POMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- nonKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of paralipomenon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: par-uh-lih-POM-ih-non.
What does paralipomenon mean?
- Either of the Books of Chronicles in the Old Testament.
- An omission, especially one of a book, added later as a supplement.
Questions about saying paralipomenon
How do you pronounce paralipomenon?
Say par-uh-lih-POM-ih-non. The American pronunciation is /pærəlɪˈpɑmɪnɑn/. In British English it is /pærəlɪˈpɒmɪnɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paralipomenon?
Paralipomenon has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (POM). Broken into parts: par · uh · lih · POM · ih · non.
Is paralipomenon 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 /pærəlɪˈpɒmɪnɒn/ (par-uh-lih-POM-ih-non).