To pronounce "paraffin", say PAR-aff-in — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
paraffin
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PAR-aff-in
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"paraffin" has 3 syllables: par-aff-in. It rhymes with serafin, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Paraffin" has 3 syllables: par · aff · in.
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