How to pronounce paramountcy
Say it like PAR-uh-mownt-see. Paramountcy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR).
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- PAR
- uh
- mownt
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paramountcy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- mowntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of paramountcy
American and British speakers say paramountcy in essentially the same way: /ˈpærəmaʊntsi/ in the US and /ˈpærəmaʊntsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAR-uh-mownt-see.
What does paramountcy mean?
- The condition or fact of being paramount; precedence, supremacy; (countable) an instance of this.
Where does paramountcy come from?
From paramount + -cy.
Questions about saying paramountcy
How do you pronounce paramountcy?
Say PAR-uh-mownt-see. The American pronunciation is /ˈpærəmaʊntsi/. In British English it is /ˈpærəmaʊntsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paramountcy?
Paramountcy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR). Broken into parts: PAR · uh · mownt · see.
Do Americans and Brits say paramountcy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpærəmaʊntsi/ and the British form is /ˈpærəmaʊntsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.