How to Pronounce Parallelism

To pronounce "parallelism", say PAR-all-el-ism — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈpaɹəlɛlɪz(ə)m/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˈpaɹəlɛlɪz(ə)m/

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💡 Tip for remembering “parallelism”

"parallelism" has 4 syllables: par-all-el-ism. It rhymes with altruism and skepticism, if that helps it stick.

What does parallelism mean?

noun

  1. The state or condition of being parallel; agreement in direction, tendency, or character.
  2. The state of being in agreement or similarity; resemblance, correspondence, analogy.

Words that rhyme with parallelism

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

altruismskepticismmechanismdespotismdynamismorganismschismmagnetismhedonismegotismmysticismpessimism

Related words

correspondenceparallelcomparisonconcordancesimilarityequivalencesymmetrycongruence

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "parallelism"?▾

"Parallelism" has 4 syllables: par · all · el · ism.

What is the IPA transcription of "parallelism"?▾

The IPA transcription of "parallelism" is /ˈpaɹəlɛlɪz(ə)m/.

What does "parallelism" mean?▾

Parallelism: The state or condition of being parallel; agreement in direction, tendency, or character.

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