How to pronounce parallax
Say it like PER-uh-laks. Parallax has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER).
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US American/ˈpɛrəˌlæks/PER-uh-laks
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- PER
- uh
- laks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parallax pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- laksGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
What does parallax mean?
noun
- An apparent shift in the position of two stationary objects relative to each other as viewed by an observer, due to a change in observer position.
- The angle of seeing of the astronomical unit.
- Any of several methods of determining distance.
- To measure (a distance) based on parallax observations.
- To produce an illusion of levels of distance by shifting layers at different rates.
Questions about saying parallax
How do you pronounce parallax?
Say PER-uh-laks. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛrəˌlæks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parallax?
Parallax has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER). Broken into parts: PER · uh · laks.