How to pronounce parallelism
Say it like PER-uh-lel-iz-um. Parallelism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER).
- PER
- uh
- lel
- iz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parallelism 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.
- lelGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- izGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of parallelism
American and British speakers say parallelism in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛrəˌlɛˌlɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈpærəlɛlɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAR-uh-lel-ih-zum.
What does parallelism mean?
- The state or condition of being parallel; agreement in direction, tendency, or character.
- The state of being in agreement or similarity; resemblance, correspondence, analogy.
- A parallel position; the relation of parallels.
Where does parallelism come from?
From parallel + -ism and from Late Latin parallelismus.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying parallelism
How do you pronounce parallelism?
Say PER-uh-lel-iz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛrəˌlɛˌlɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈpærəlɛlɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parallelism?
Parallelism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER). Broken into parts: PER · uh · lel · iz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say parallelism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɛrəˌlɛˌlɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈpærəlɛlɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.