How to pronounce paraphrase
Say it like PER-uh-frayz. Paraphrase has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER).
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US American/ˈpɛrəˌfreɪz/PER-uh-frayz
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- PER
- uh
- frayz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paraphrase 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.
- frayzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
What does paraphrase mean?
noun
- A restatement of a text in different words, often to clarify meaning or from memory rather than verbatim.“close paraphrase”
- One of a certain number of Scripture passages turned into verse for use in the service of praise.
- To restate something as, or to compose a paraphrase. To repeat a written or spoken phrase/quote using different words, often in a simpler and shorter form, or sometimes in a humorous context.“She asked the student to paraphrase the passage.”
Questions about saying paraphrase
How do you pronounce paraphrase?
Say PER-uh-frayz. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛrəˌfreɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paraphrase?
Paraphrase has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER). Broken into parts: PER · uh · frayz.