How to pronounce parapowerlifting
Say it like par-uh-POUR-lif-ting. Parapowerlifting has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POUR).
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- par
- uh
- POUR
- lif
- ting
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parapowerlifting 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.
- POURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- lifGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of parapowerlifting
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: par-uh-POW-lif-ting.
What does parapowerlifting mean?
- A strength parasport, consisting of a single-rep benchpress.
- present participle and gerund of parapowerlift
Where does parapowerlifting come from?
From para- + powerlifting.
Questions about saying parapowerlifting
How do you pronounce parapowerlifting?
Say par-uh-POUR-lif-ting. The American pronunciation is /ˌpærəˈpaʊrˌlɪftɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˌpærəˈpaʊˌlɪftɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parapowerlifting?
Parapowerlifting has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POUR). Broken into parts: par · uh · POUR · lif · ting.
Is parapowerlifting pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌpærəˈpaʊˌlɪftɪŋ/ (par-uh-POW-lif-ting).