How to pronounce parrhesia
Say it like puh-REE-zee-uh. Parrhesia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REE).
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- puh
- REE
- zee
- uh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Parrhesia 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.
- REESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- zeeKeep 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 parrhesia
American and British speakers say parrhesia in essentially the same way: /pəˈriziə/ in the US and /pəˈriːziə/ in the UK.
British respelling: puh-REE-zee-uh.
What does parrhesia mean?
- boldness or freedom in speech
Questions about saying parrhesia
How do you pronounce parrhesia?
Say puh-REE-zee-uh. The American pronunciation is /pəˈriziə/. In British English it is /pəˈriːziə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in parrhesia?
Parrhesia has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (REE). Broken into parts: puh · REE · zee · uh.
Do Americans and Brits say parrhesia the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /pəˈriziə/ and the British form is /pəˈriːziə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.