How to pronounce paramilitary
Say it like per-uh-MIL-uh-ter-ee. Paramilitary has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MIL).
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- per
- uh
- MIL
- uh
- ter
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paramilitary 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.
- MILSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- terGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of paramilitary
- American English uses 6 syllables and British English 5.
British respelling: par-uh-MIL-ih-tree.
What does paramilitary mean?
- A group of civilians trained and organized in a military fashion, but which do not represent the formal forces of a sovereign power.
- A member of a paramilitary group.
- Relating to a paramilitary.
Where does paramilitary come from?
From para- + military.
Questions about saying paramilitary
How do you pronounce paramilitary?
Say per-uh-MIL-uh-ter-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɛrəˈmɪləˌtɛri/. In British English it is /ˌpærəˈmɪlɪˌtri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paramilitary?
Paramilitary has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MIL). Broken into parts: per · uh · MIL · uh · ter · ee.
Is paramilitary pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 6 syllables and British English 5. The British form is /ˌpærəˈmɪlɪˌtri/ (par-uh-MIL-ih-tree).