How to pronounce paraspastic
Say it like par-uh-SPAS-tik. Paraspastic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPAS).
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- par
- uh
- SPAS
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paraspastic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- parKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SPASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of paraspastic
American and British speakers say paraspastic in essentially the same way: /pærəˈspæstɪk/ in the US and /pærəˈspæstɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: par-uh-SPAS-tik.
What does paraspastic mean?
- Relating to spastic paraplegia
Where does paraspastic come from?
From para- + spastic.
Words that rhyme with paraspastic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of paraspastic.
Questions about saying paraspastic
How do you pronounce paraspastic?
Say par-uh-SPAS-tik. The American pronunciation is /pærəˈspæstɪk/. In British English it is /pærəˈspæstɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paraspastic?
Paraspastic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPAS). Broken into parts: par · uh · SPAS · tik.
Do Americans and Brits say paraspastic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pærəˈspæstɪk/ and the British form is /pærəˈspæstɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.