How to pronounce parapegma
Say it like par-uh-PEG-muh. Parapegma has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PEG).
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- par
- uh
- PEG
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parapegma pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- parKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PEGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of parapegma
American and British speakers say parapegma in essentially the same way: /pærəˈpɛɡmə/ in the US and /pærəˈpɛɡmə/ in the UK.
British respelling: par-uh-PEG-muh.
What does parapegma mean?
- A device for keeping track of cyclical events, particularly of stars, weather, seasons, and so on.
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Questions about saying parapegma
How do you pronounce parapegma?
Say par-uh-PEG-muh. The American pronunciation is /pærəˈpɛɡmə/. In British English it is /pærəˈpɛɡmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parapegma?
Parapegma has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PEG). Broken into parts: par · uh · PEG · muh.
Do Americans and Brits say parapegma the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pærəˈpɛɡmə/ and the British form is /pærəˈpɛɡmə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.