How to pronounce pareidolia
Say it like par-ee-DOH-lee-uh. Pareidolia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DOH).
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- par
- ee
- DOH
- lee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pareidolia 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.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- DOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pareidolia
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: par-eye-DOH-lee-uh.
What does pareidolia mean?
- The tendency to interpret a vague stimulus as something known to the observer, such as interpreting marks on Mars as canals, seeing shapes in clouds, or hearing hidden messages in music.
Questions about saying pareidolia
How do you pronounce pareidolia?
Say par-ee-DOH-lee-uh. The American pronunciation is /ˌpæriˈdoʊliə/. In British English it is /ˌpæraɪˈdəʊliə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pareidolia?
Pareidolia has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DOH). Broken into parts: par · ee · DOH · lee · uh.
Is pareidolia pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌpæraɪˈdəʊliə/ (par-eye-DOH-lee-uh).