How to pronounce paralyzed
Say it like PER-uh-lyzd. Paralyzed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER).
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US American/ˈpɛrəˌlaɪzd/PER-uh-lyzd
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- PER
- uh
- lyzd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paralyzed pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PERSay 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.
- lyzdGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
What does paralyzed mean?
adjective
- Partly or wholly incapable of movement; disabled.
- Rendered incapable of action.“We were paralyzed with fear.”
- simple past and past participle of paralyze How to pronounce paralyze
Words that rhyme with paralyzed
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Questions about saying paralyzed
How do you pronounce paralyzed?
Say PER-uh-lyzd. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛrəˌlaɪzd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paralyzed?
Paralyzed has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER). Broken into parts: PER · uh · lyzd.