How to pronounce paramour
Say it like PER-uh-moor. Paramour has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER).
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- PER
- uh
- moor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paramour 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.
- moorGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of paramour
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PAR-uh-moor.
What does paramour mean?
- A person (especially someone who is not one's spouse) with whom one has an illicit or secret affair; also (Scotland, US, law), one with whom a married person has an adulterous affair.“to run away with a paramour”
- To have an illicit or secret affair with a person, especially someone who is not one's spouse.
Questions about saying paramour
How do you pronounce paramour?
Say PER-uh-moor. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛrəˌmʊr/. In British English it is /ˈpærəmʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paramour?
Paramour has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER). Broken into parts: PER · uh · moor.
Is paramour pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈpærəmʊə/ (PAR-uh-moor).