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How to pronounce:
paragraph
Definition:
(nou) one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈpærəɡrɑːf
Examples:
The introductory paragraph includes the sentence.
The introductory paragraph includes this sentence.
The first sentence in the paragraph is flatly false.
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Common mistakes of paragraph pronunciation
- Incorrect stress placement: Some learners place stress on the second syllable, saying "para-ˈgraph". The correct pronunciation is "ˈpær.ə.ɡræf" in US English and "ˈpær.ə.ɡrɑːf" in UK English. Tip: Focus on stressing the first syllable.
- Mispronouncing the "a": The "a" in "paragraph" can be confused with other vowel sounds. In the first syllable, it should sound like "æ" as in "cat". Tip: Practice saying "pær" to get the right sound.
- Overemphasizing the "g": Some may pronounce the "g" too harshly, saying "parag-raph". The correct pronunciation is smoother, as in "pær.ə.ɡræf". Tip: Keep the "g" soft and connected to the following "r".
- Skipping the second syllable: A common mistake is to say "par-graph" instead of "paragraph". This omits the middle syllable and changes the word entirely. Tip: Break it down into three parts: "pær-ə-graph".
- Confusing vowel sounds: The second "a" can be mispronounced as a long "a" sound, like "grape". In "paragraph", it should be a schwa sound, "ə". Tip: Practice with words that have a similar schwa sound, like "sofa".