How to pronounce paroxysmal
Say it like par-uk-SIZ-mul. Paroxysmal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIZ).
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- par
- uk
- SIZ
- mul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Paroxysmal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- parKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ukKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SIZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- mulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of paroxysmal
American and British speakers say paroxysmal in essentially the same way: /pærəkˈsɪzməl/ in the US and /pærəkˈsɪzməl/ in the UK.
British respelling: par-uk-SIZ-mul.
What does paroxysmal mean?
- Of, pertaining to, causing or accompanied by paroxysms.
Where does paroxysmal come from?
From paroxysm + -al.
Words that rhyme with paroxysmal
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Questions about saying paroxysmal
How do you pronounce paroxysmal?
Say par-uk-SIZ-mul. The American pronunciation is /pærəkˈsɪzməl/. In British English it is /pærəkˈsɪzməl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in paroxysmal?
Paroxysmal has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIZ). Broken into parts: par · uk · SIZ · mul.
Do Americans and Brits say paroxysmal the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pærəkˈsɪzməl/ and the British form is /pærəkˈsɪzməl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.