How to pronounce paralipsis
Say it like par-uh-LIP-sis. Paralipsis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIP).
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- par
- uh
- LIP
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paralipsis 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.
- LIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of paralipsis
American and British speakers say paralipsis in essentially the same way: /ˌpærəˈlɪpsɪs/ in the US and /ˌpærəˈlɪpsɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: par-uh-LIP-sis.
What does paralipsis mean?
- A figure of speech in which one pretends to ignore or omit something by actually mentioning it.
Words that rhyme with paralipsis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of paralipsis.
Questions about saying paralipsis
How do you pronounce paralipsis?
Say par-uh-LIP-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌpærəˈlɪpsɪs/. In British English it is /ˌpærəˈlɪpsɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paralipsis?
Paralipsis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIP). Broken into parts: par · uh · LIP · sis.
Do Americans and Brits say paralipsis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpærəˈlɪpsɪs/ and the British form is /ˌpærəˈlɪpsɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.