How to pronounce paramo
Say it like puh-RAM-oh. Paramo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAM).
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- puh
- RAM
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paramo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RAMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of paramo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: puh-RAM-oh.
What does paramo mean?
- A treeless grassland ecosystem covering extensive high areas of equatorial mountains, especially in South America.
Where does paramo come from?
Borrowed from Spanish páramo.
Words that rhyme with paramo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of paramo.
Questions about saying paramo
How do you pronounce paramo?
Say puh-RAM-oh. The American pronunciation is /pəˈræmoʊ/. In British English it is /pəˈræməʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paramo?
Paramo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RAM). Broken into parts: puh · RAM · oh.
Is paramo pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /pəˈræməʊ/ (puh-RAM-oh).