How to pronounce paralogous
Say it like puh-RAL-uh-gus. Paralogous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAL).
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- puh
- RAL
- uh
- gus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paralogous 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.
- gusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of paralogous
American and British speakers say paralogous in essentially the same way: /pəˈræləɡəs/ in the US and /pəˈræləɡəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: puh-RAL-uh-gus.
What does paralogous mean?
- (of multiple genes at different chromosomal locations in the same organism) Having a similar structure indicating divergence from a common ancestral gene
- Having a similar structure, quality or nature indicating divergence or relationship from a common point of origin.
Words that rhyme with paralogous
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of paralogous.
Questions about saying paralogous
How do you pronounce paralogous?
Say puh-RAL-uh-gus. The American pronunciation is /pəˈræləɡəs/. In British English it is /pəˈræləɡəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paralogous?
Paralogous has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAL). Broken into parts: puh · RAL · uh · gus.
Do Americans and Brits say paralogous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pəˈræləɡəs/ and the British form is /pəˈræləɡəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.