How to pronounce parasynonymous
Say it like par-uh-sih-NAH-nih-mus. Parasynonymous has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAH).
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- par
- uh
- sih
- NAH
- nih
- mus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parasynonymous 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.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- musKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of parasynonymous
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: par-uh-sih-NON-ih-mus.
What does parasynonymous mean?
- S₁ is a sense of T and S₂ is a sense of T′.
- S₁ is similar to S₂, but not identical.
- Relating to parasynonymy.
Where does parasynonymous come from?
From para- + synonymous or parasynonym + -ous.
Words that rhyme with parasynonymous
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Questions about saying parasynonymous
How do you pronounce parasynonymous?
Say par-uh-sih-NAH-nih-mus. The American pronunciation is /ˌpærəsɪˈnɑnɪməs/. In British English it is /ˌpærəsɪˈnɒnɪməs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parasynonymous?
Parasynonymous has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (NAH). Broken into parts: par · uh · sih · NAH · nih · mus.
Is parasynonymous pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌpærəsɪˈnɒnɪməs/ (par-uh-sih-NON-ih-mus).