How to Pronounce Pairwise

To pronounce "pairwise", say PAIRW-is-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

PAIRW-is-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “pairwise”

"pairwise" has 3 syllables: pairw-is-e.

What does pairwise mean?

adjective

  1. Occurring in pairs; two at a time.

    “They proceeded to make pairwise comparisons.”

adverb

  1. Arranged in pairs
  2. Taken one pair at a time

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pairwise"?▾

"Pairwise" has 3 syllables: pairw · is · e.

What does "pairwise" mean?▾

Pairwise: Occurring in pairs; two at a time.

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