How to pronounce paregoric
Say it like per-ih-GOR-ik. Paregoric has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GOR).
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- per
- ih
- GOR
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paregoric pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- perKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- GORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of paregoric
American and British speakers say paregoric in essentially the same way: /pɛrɪˈɡɔrɪk/ in the US and /pærɪˈɡɒrɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: par-ih-GOR-ik.
What does paregoric mean?
- A painkiller; a medicine which soothes or relieves pain; specifically the traditional patent medicine consisting of camphorated tincture of opium.
- Assuaging or soothing pain.“paregoric elixir”
Words that rhyme with paregoric
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Questions about saying paregoric
How do you pronounce paregoric?
Say per-ih-GOR-ik. The American pronunciation is /pɛrɪˈɡɔrɪk/. In British English it is /pærɪˈɡɒrɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paregoric?
Paregoric has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GOR). Broken into parts: per · ih · GOR · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say paregoric the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pɛrɪˈɡɔrɪk/ and the British form is /pærɪˈɡɒrɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.