How to pronounce paronym
Say it like PAR-uh-nim. Paronym has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR).
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- PAR
- uh
- nim
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paronym pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PARSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nimKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of paronym
American and British speakers say paronym in essentially the same way: /ˈpærənɪm/ in the US and /ˈpærənɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: PAR-uh-nim.
What does paronym mean?
- A word derived from the same root or stem as another word; classes include cognates and naturalizations of foreign words.
- A near-homophone, a word that sounds like another word (some example pairs are cognate).
Questions about saying paronym
How do you pronounce paronym?
Say PAR-uh-nim. The American pronunciation is /ˈpærənɪm/. In British English it is /ˈpærənɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paronym?
Paronym has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAR). Broken into parts: PAR · uh · nim.
Do Americans and Brits say paronym the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpærənɪm/ and the British form is /ˈpærənɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.