How to Pronounce Parallax

To pronounce "parallax", say PAR-all-ax — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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PAR-all-ax

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💡 Tip for remembering “parallax”

"parallax" has 3 syllables: par-all-ax. It rhymes with relax and syntax, if that helps it stick.

What does parallax mean?

noun

  1. An apparent shift in the position of two stationary objects relative to each other as viewed by an observer, due to a change in observer position.
  2. The angle of seeing of the astronomical unit.

verb

  1. To measure (a distance) based on parallax observations.
  2. To produce an illusion of levels of distance by shifting layers at different rates.

Words that rhyme with parallax

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "parallax"?▾

"Parallax" has 3 syllables: par · all · ax.

What does "parallax" mean?▾

Parallax: An apparent shift in the position of two stationary objects relative to each other as viewed by an observer, due to a change in observer position.

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