To pronounce "paraenesis", say PAR-aen-es-is — 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
paraenesis
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PAR-aen-es-is
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"paraenesis" has 4 syllables: par-aen-es-is. It rhymes with parenesis, if that helps it stick.
Sounds exactly like: parenesis — easy to mix up when writing.
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"Paraenesis" has 4 syllables: par · aen · es · is.
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