How to pronounce paraph
Say it like PER-uf. Paraph has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER).
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- PER
- uf
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paraph 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.
- ufKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of paraph
American and British speakers say paraph in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛrəf/ in the US and /ˈpærəf/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAR-uf.
What does paraph mean?
- A flourish made after or below one's signature, originally to prevent forgery.
- A mark used by medieval rubricators to indicate textual division.
- To add a paraph to; to sign, especially with one's initials.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with paraph
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of paraph.
Questions about saying paraph
How do you pronounce paraph?
Say PER-uf. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛrəf/. In British English it is /ˈpærəf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paraph?
Paraph has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER). Broken into parts: PER · uf.
Do Americans and Brits say paraph the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɛrəf/ and the British form is /ˈpærəf/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.