How to Pronounce Paragraph

To pronounce "paragraph", say PAR-agr-aph — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpæɹəɡɹɑːf/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈpæɹəɡɹɑːf/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “paragraph”

"paragraph" has 3 syllables: par-agr-aph. It rhymes with gaf and chaff, if that helps it stick.

What does paragraph mean?

noun

  1. A passage in text that is about a different subject from the preceding text, marked by commencing on a new line, the first line sometimes being indented.
  2. A mark or note set in the margin to call attention to something in the text, such as a change of subject.

verb

  1. To sort text into paragraphs.

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Words that rhyme with paragraph

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gafchaffgaffstafflaughepitaphgaffecarafehalfgiraffesclaffphotograph

Related words

textcommaarticlesubparagraphfigurenumberrecitalsubsection

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "paragraph"?▾

"Paragraph" has 3 syllables: par · agr · aph.

What is the IPA transcription of "paragraph"?▾

The IPA transcription of "paragraph" is /ˈpæɹəɡɹɑːf/.

What does "paragraph" mean?▾

Paragraph: A passage in text that is about a different subject from the preceding text, marked by commencing on a new line, the first line sometimes being indented.

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