How to pronounce parallelogram
Say it like par-uh-LEL-uh-gram. Parallelogram has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEL).
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- par
- uh
- LEL
- uh
- gram
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parallelogram 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.
- LELSay 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.
- gramGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of parallelogram
American and British speakers say parallelogram in essentially the same way: /ˌpærəˈlɛləˌɡræm/ in the US and /ˌpærəˈlɛləˌɡræm/ in the UK.
British respelling: par-uh-LEL-uh-gram.
What does parallelogram mean?
- A convex quadrilateral in which each pair of opposite edges are parallel and of equal length.
- either of two rectangular areas (respectively the large parallelogram and the small parallelogram) abutting the goal line in front of the goal. (Since 1986 officially named the large rectangle and small rectangle, though the older names are still occasionally used.)
Words that rhyme with parallelogram
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of parallelogram.
Questions about saying parallelogram
How do you pronounce parallelogram?
Say par-uh-LEL-uh-gram. The American pronunciation is /ˌpærəˈlɛləˌɡræm/. In British English it is /ˌpærəˈlɛləˌɡræm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parallelogram?
Parallelogram has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LEL). Broken into parts: par · uh · LEL · uh · gram.
Do Americans and Brits say parallelogram the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpærəˈlɛləˌɡræm/ and the British form is /ˌpærəˈlɛləˌɡræm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.