How to pronounce paralogism
Say it like puh-RAL-uh-jih-zum. Paralogism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAL).
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- puh
- RAL
- uh
- jih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paralogism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- zumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of paralogism
American and British speakers say paralogism in essentially the same way: /pəˈrælədʒɪzəm/ in the US and /pəˈrælədʒɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: puh-RAL-uh-jih-zum.
What does paralogism mean?
- A fallacious argument or illogical conclusion, especially one committed by mistake, or believed by the speaker to be logical.
Questions about saying paralogism
How do you pronounce paralogism?
Say puh-RAL-uh-jih-zum. The American pronunciation is /pəˈrælədʒɪzəm/. In British English it is /pəˈrælədʒɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paralogism?
Paralogism has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAL). Broken into parts: puh · RAL · uh · jih · zum.
Do Americans and Brits say paralogism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pəˈrælədʒɪzəm/ and the British form is /pəˈrælədʒɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.