How to pronounce paralysant
Say it like PAR-uh-ly-zunt. Paralysant has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR).
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- PAR
- uh
- ly
- zunt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paralysant pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PARSay 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.
- lyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zuntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of paralysant
American and British speakers say paralysant in essentially the same way: /ˈpærəlaɪzənt/ in the US and /ˈpærəlaɪzənt/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAR-uh-ly-zunt.
What does paralysant mean?
- Causing paralysis.
- Any substance that induces paralysis.
Where does paralysant come from?
From French paralysant, from paralyser (“to paralyze”).
Questions about saying paralysant
How do you pronounce paralysant?
Say PAR-uh-ly-zunt. The American pronunciation is /ˈpærəlaɪzənt/. In British English it is /ˈpærəlaɪzənt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paralysant?
Paralysant has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR). Broken into parts: PAR · uh · ly · zunt.
Do Americans and Brits say paralysant the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpærəlaɪzənt/ and the British form is /ˈpærəlaɪzənt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.