How to pronounce parataxis
Say it like per-uh-TAK-sis. Parataxis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAK).
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- per
- uh
- TAK
- sis
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parataxis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- perGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- sisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of parataxis
American and British speakers say parataxis in essentially the same way: /ˌpɛrəˈtæksɪs/ in the US and /pærəˈtæksɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: par-uh-TAK-sis.
What does parataxis mean?
- Speech or writing in which clauses or phrases are placed together without being separated by conjunctions, for example "I came; I saw; I conquered".
- The juxtaposition of two images or fragments, usually starkly dissimilar, without a clear connection.
Words that rhyme with parataxis
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of parataxis.
Questions about saying parataxis
How do you pronounce parataxis?
Say per-uh-TAK-sis. The American pronunciation is /ˌpɛrəˈtæksɪs/. In British English it is /pærəˈtæksɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parataxis?
Parataxis has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAK). Broken into parts: per · uh · TAK · sis.
Do Americans and Brits say parataxis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌpɛrəˈtæksɪs/ and the British form is /pærəˈtæksɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.