How to pronounce paralytic
Say it like per-uh-LIT-ik. Paralytic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIT).
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US American/ˌpɛrəˈlɪtɪk/per-uh-LIT-ik
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- per
- uh
- LIT
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paralytic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- perGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does paralytic mean?
noun
- Someone suffering from paralysis.
- A drug that produces paralysis.
- Affected by paralysis; paralyzed.
- Pertaining to paralysis.
- Very drunk.
Words that rhyme with paralytic
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Questions about saying paralytic
How do you pronounce paralytic?
Say per-uh-LIT-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɛrəˈlɪtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paralytic?
Paralytic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LIT). Broken into parts: per · uh · LIT · ik.