How to Pronounce Paradigmatic

To pronounce "paradigmatic", say PAR-ad-igm-at-ic — 5 syllables, IPA /pɛɹ.ə.dɪɡ.ˈmæ.tɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

12

Letters

/pɛɹ.ə.dɪɡ.ˈmæ.tɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “paradigmatic”

"paradigmatic" has 5 syllables: par-ad-igm-at-ic.

What does paradigmatic mean?

noun

  1. A writer of memoirs of religious persons, as examples of Christian excellence.

adjective

  1. Of or pertaining to a paradigm.
  2. Related as members of a substitution class.

Related words

typicalprimeexemplaryparadigmaticalmacroparadigmaticprototypicmicroparadigmaticprototypal

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "paradigmatic"?▾

"Paradigmatic" has 5 syllables: par · ad · igm · at · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "paradigmatic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "paradigmatic" is /pɛɹ.ə.dɪɡ.ˈmæ.tɪk/.

What does "paradigmatic" mean?▾

Paradigmatic: A writer of memoirs of religious persons, as examples of Christian excellence.

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