How to Pronounce Paralympic

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

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

PAR-alymp-ic

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💡 Tip for remembering “paralympic”

"paralympic" has 3 syllables: par-alymp-ic. It rhymes with olympic, if that helps it stick.

What does paralympic mean?

adjective

  1. Pertaining to the Paralympics and their participants, staff etc.

Words that rhyme with paralympic

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olympic

Related words

paralympicsolympicvillagehandicappeddisabledpareticparapareticparaletic

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "paralympic"?▾

"Paralympic" has 3 syllables: par · alymp · ic.

What does "paralympic" mean?▾

Paralympic: Pertaining to the Paralympics and their participants, staff etc.

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