How to pronounce paraphasia
Say it like per-uh-FAY-zhuh. Paraphasia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FAY).
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- per
- uh
- FAY
- zhuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paraphasia pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- zhuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of paraphasia
American and British speakers say paraphasia in essentially the same way: /pɛrəˈfeɪʒə/ in the US and /pærəˈfeɪʒə/ in the UK.
British respelling: par-uh-FAY-zhuh.
What does paraphasia mean?
- A symptom of aphasia in which the sufferer substitutes a spoken word different from the one intended.
Where does paraphasia come from?
From para- + -phasia.
Words that rhyme with paraphasia
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of paraphasia.
Questions about saying paraphasia
How do you pronounce paraphasia?
Say per-uh-FAY-zhuh. The American pronunciation is /pɛrəˈfeɪʒə/. In British English it is /pærəˈfeɪʒə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paraphasia?
Paraphasia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FAY). Broken into parts: per · uh · FAY · zhuh.
Do Americans and Brits say paraphasia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pɛrəˈfeɪʒə/ and the British form is /pærəˈfeɪʒə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.