How to pronounce pariah
Say it like puh-RY-uh. Pariah has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RY).
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- puh
- RY
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pariah pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- RYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pariah
American and British speakers say pariah in essentially the same way: /pəˈraɪə/ in the US and /pəˈraɪə/ in the UK.
British respelling: puh-RY-uh.
What does pariah mean?
- Synonym of outcast: A person despised and excluded by their family, community, or society, especially a member of the untouchable castes in Indian society.
- A similarly despised group of people or species of animal.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with pariah
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Questions about saying pariah
How do you pronounce pariah?
Say puh-RY-uh. The American pronunciation is /pəˈraɪə/. In British English it is /pəˈraɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pariah?
Pariah has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RY). Broken into parts: puh · RY · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say pariah the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pəˈraɪə/ and the British form is /pəˈraɪə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.