How to pronounce paraprosdokian
Say it like par-uh-prohs-DOH-kee-un. Paraprosdokian has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (DOH).
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- par
- uh
- prohs
- DOH
- kee
- un
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paraprosdokian 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.
- prohsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- DOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of paraprosdokian
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: par-uh-prohs-DOH-kee-un.
What does paraprosdokian mean?
- A figure of speech in which the latter part of a sentence or phrase is surprising or unexpected in a way that causes the reader or listener to reframe or reinterpret the first part.
Questions about saying paraprosdokian
How do you pronounce paraprosdokian?
Say par-uh-prohs-DOH-kee-un. The American pronunciation is /ˌpærəˌproʊsˈdoʊkiən/. In British English it is /ˌpærəˌprəʊsˈdəʊkiən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paraprosdokian?
Paraprosdokian has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (DOH). Broken into parts: par · uh · prohs · DOH · kee · un.
Is paraprosdokian pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌpærəˌprəʊsˈdəʊkiən/ (par-uh-prohs-DOH-kee-un).