How to pronounce paraphrenic
Say it like par-uh-FREN-ik. Paraphrenic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FREN).
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- par
- uh
- FREN
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paraphrenic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- parGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FRENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of paraphrenic
American and British speakers say paraphrenic in essentially the same way: /ˌpærəˈfrɛnɪk/ in the US and /ˌpærəˈfrɛnɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: par-uh-FREN-ik.
What does paraphrenic mean?
- Having or pertaining to paraphrenia.
- A person who has paraphrenia.
Where does paraphrenic come from?
From paraphrenia + -ic.
Words that rhyme with paraphrenic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of paraphrenic.
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- anthropogenic
- carcinogenic
- cryogenic
- hallucinogenic
- eugenic
- psychogenic
- allergenic
Questions about saying paraphrenic
How do you pronounce paraphrenic?
Say par-uh-FREN-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌpærəˈfrɛnɪk/. In British English it is /ˌpærəˈfrɛnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paraphrenic?
Paraphrenic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FREN). Broken into parts: par · uh · FREN · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say paraphrenic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpærəˈfrɛnɪk/ and the British form is /ˌpærəˈfrɛnɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.