How to pronounce paramagnetism
Say it like par-uh-MAG-nuh-tih-zum. Paramagnetism has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAG).
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- par
- uh
- MAG
- nuh
- tih
- zum
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paramagnetism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- parGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- zumKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of paramagnetism
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: par-uh-MAG-nuh-tih-zum.
What does paramagnetism mean?
- The tendency of magnetic dipoles to align with an external magnetic field; materials that exhibit this tendency become temporary magnets.
Where does paramagnetism come from?
From para- + magnetism.
Words that rhyme with paramagnetism
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Questions about saying paramagnetism
How do you pronounce paramagnetism?
Say par-uh-MAG-nuh-tih-zum. The American pronunciation is /ˌpærəˈmæɡnətɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˌpærəˈmæɡnətɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paramagnetism?
Paramagnetism has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAG). Broken into parts: par · uh · MAG · nuh · tih · zum.
Is paramagnetism pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌpærəˈmæɡnətɪzəm/ (par-uh-MAG-nuh-tih-zum).