How to pronounce parastatal
Say it like par-uh-STAY-dul. Parastatal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STAY).
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- par
- uh
- STAY
- dul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parastatal 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.
- STAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- dulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of parastatal
American and British speakers say parastatal in essentially the same way: /ˌpærəˈsteɪdəl/ in the US and /pærəˈsteɪtəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: par-uh-STAY-tul.
What does parastatal mean?
- A company, agency, or intergovernmental organization that possesses political clout and is separate from the government, but whose activities serve the state, either directly or indirectly.
- Pertaining to such a company or group.
Where does parastatal come from?
From French, equivalent to para- + statal.
Words that rhyme with parastatal
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of parastatal.
Questions about saying parastatal
How do you pronounce parastatal?
Say par-uh-STAY-dul. The American pronunciation is /ˌpærəˈsteɪdəl/. In British English it is /pærəˈsteɪtəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parastatal?
Parastatal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STAY). Broken into parts: par · uh · STAY · dul.
Do Americans and Brits say parastatal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpærəˈsteɪdəl/ and the British form is /pærəˈsteɪtəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.