Loanword · Greek
How to Pronounce Paradigm/3-syl/
/ˈpær.ə.daɪm/
From Greek *parádeigma* (pattern), from *paradeiknýnai* (to show side by side). Silent "g".
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PAR
- a - digm
ˈpær.ə.daɪm — correct
Frequently asked questions 6
How do you pronounce Paradigm?
Paradigm is pronounced /ˈpær.ə.daɪm/ — "PAR-a-digm" with primary stress on the first syllable.
How many syllables are in Paradigm?
Paradigm has 3 syllables: PAR-a-digm. Stress falls on the first syllable.
Which syllable is stressed in Paradigm?
The first syllable — "PAR" — carries primary stress: /ˈpær.ə.daɪm/.
Where does the word Paradigm come from?
Paradigm is a Greek loanword — From Greek *parádeigma* (pattern), from *paradeiknýnai* (to show side by side). Silent "g"..
Is Paradigm pronounced the same in British, American and Australian English?
Paradigm is pronounced the same in all major English dialects.
How can I practice pronouncing Paradigm?
Break the word into 3 syllables and exaggerate each: PAR—A—DIGM. Stress the first syllable loudly.