How to Pronounce Parabasis

To pronounce "parabasis", say PAR-ab-as-is — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

PAR-ab-as-is

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💡 Tip for remembering “parabasis”

"parabasis" has 4 syllables: par-ab-as-is.

What does parabasis mean?

noun

  1. The part of an Ancient Greek comedy in which the actors leave the stage and the chorus addresses the audience directly.

Related words

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How many syllables are in "parabasis"?▾

"Parabasis" has 4 syllables: par · ab · as · is.

What does "parabasis" mean?▾

Parabasis: The part of an Ancient Greek comedy in which the actors leave the stage and the chorus addresses the audience directly.

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