How to Pronounce Paramecium

To pronounce "paramecium", say PAR-am-ec-ium — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌpæ.ɹəˈmiː.si.əm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

10

Letters

/ˌpæ.ɹəˈmiː.si.əm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “paramecium”

"paramecium" has 4 syllables: par-am-ec-ium. It rhymes with caesium, if that helps it stick.

What does paramecium mean?

noun

  1. An oval-shaped protozoan organism of the genus Paramecium.

Synonyms

slipper animalcule

Words that rhyme with paramecium

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

caesium

Related words

ciliateparamoeciumparasomeamoebaperitrichcaryonideamebulaparabasalid

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "paramecium"?▾

"Paramecium" has 4 syllables: par · am · ec · ium.

What is the IPA transcription of "paramecium"?▾

The IPA transcription of "paramecium" is /ˌpæ.ɹəˈmiː.si.əm/.

What does "paramecium" mean?▾

Paramecium: An oval-shaped protozoan organism of the genus Paramecium.

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