How to pronounce paralyzing
Say it like PER-uh-ly-zing. Paralyzing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER).
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US American/ˈpɛrəˌlaɪzɪŋ/PER-uh-ly-zing
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- PER
- uh
- ly
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paralyzing 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.
- lyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does paralyzing mean?
adjective
- That paralyzes.“The snake's paralyzing venom prevented the mouse from escaping.”
- present participle and gerund of paralyze How to pronounce paralyze
Questions about saying paralyzing
How do you pronounce paralyzing?
Say PER-uh-ly-zing. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛrəˌlaɪzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paralyzing?
Paralyzing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER). Broken into parts: PER · uh · ly · zing.