How to pronounce pariahs
Say it like puh-RY-uz. Pariahs has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RY).
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- puh
- RY
- uz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pariahs 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.
- uzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of pariahs
American and British speakers say pariahs in essentially the same way: /pəˈraɪəz/ in the US and /pəˈraɪəz/ in the UK.
British respelling: puh-RY-uz.
What does pariahs mean?
- plural of pariah How to pronounce pariah
Questions about saying pariahs
How do you pronounce pariahs?
Say puh-RY-uz. The American pronunciation is /pəˈraɪəz/. In British English it is /pəˈraɪəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pariahs?
Pariahs has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (RY). Broken into parts: puh · RY · uz.
Do Americans and Brits say pariahs the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pəˈraɪəz/ and the British form is /pəˈraɪəz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.