How to pronounce paraplegic
Say it like per-uh-PLEE-jik. Paraplegic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PLEE).
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US American/ˌpɛrəˈplidʒɪk/per-uh-PLEE-jik
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- per
- uh
- PLEE
- jik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paraplegic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- perGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PLEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- jikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does paraplegic mean?
noun
- A person who suffers from paraplegia.
- Of, related to, or suffering from paraplegia. Paralyzed from the lower half of the body down.
Where does paraplegic come from?
From para- + -plegic.
Words that rhyme with paraplegic
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Questions about saying paraplegic
How do you pronounce paraplegic?
Say per-uh-PLEE-jik. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɛrəˈplidʒɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paraplegic?
Paraplegic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (PLEE). Broken into parts: per · uh · PLEE · jik.