How to Pronounce Paragraphs

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

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈpæɹəɡɹɑːfs/

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💡 Tip for remembering “paragraphs”

"paragraphs" has 3 syllables: par-agr-aphs. It rhymes with photographs and graphs, if that helps it stick.

What does paragraphs 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.

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Words that rhyme with paragraphs

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

photographsgraphspolygraphsautographsgiraffesafspcchaffsepitaphsflagstaffsgaffeshaftsallographs

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "paragraphs"?▾

"Paragraphs" has 3 syllables: par · agr · aphs.

What is the IPA transcription of "paragraphs"?▾

The IPA transcription of "paragraphs" is /ˈpæɹəɡɹɑːfs/.

What does "paragraphs" mean?▾

Paragraphs: 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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