How to pronounce paraxonic
Say it like par-uk-SON-ik. Paraxonic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SON).
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- par
- uk
- SON
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paraxonic 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.
- ukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of paraxonic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: par-uk-SON-ik.
What does paraxonic mean?
- In bearing weight evenly on two parallel axes within the foot, typically the third and fourth digits.“Deer, camels and peccaries possess paraxonic feet.”
Words that rhyme with paraxonic
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Questions about saying paraxonic
How do you pronounce paraxonic?
Say par-uk-SON-ik. The American pronunciation is /pærəkˈsɑnɪk/. In British English it is /pærəkˈsɒnɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paraxonic?
Paraxonic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SON). Broken into parts: par · uk · SON · ik.
Is paraxonic 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 /pærəkˈsɒnɪk/ (par-uk-SON-ik).