How to pronounce paraphrasing
Say it like PER-uh-fray-zing. Paraphrasing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER).
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US American/ˈpɛrəˌfreɪzɪŋ/PER-uh-fray-zing
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- PER
- uh
- fray
- zing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paraphrasing 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.
- frayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- zingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does paraphrasing mean?
verb
- present participle and gerund of paraphrase How to pronounce paraphrase
- A paraphrased statement.
Questions about saying paraphrasing
How do you pronounce paraphrasing?
Say PER-uh-fray-zing. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛrəˌfreɪzɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paraphrasing?
Paraphrasing has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PER). Broken into parts: PER · uh · fray · zing.