How to Pronounce Paramilitary

To pronounce "paramilitary", say PAR-am-il-it-ary — 5 syllables, IPA /ˌpɛɹəˈmɪlɪˌtɛɹi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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5

Syllables

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Letters

/ˌpɛɹəˈmɪlɪˌtɛɹi/

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💡 Tip for remembering “paramilitary”

"paramilitary" has 5 syllables: par-am-il-it-ary. It rhymes with extraordinary and contemporary, if that helps it stick.

What does paramilitary mean?

noun

  1. A group of civilians trained and organized in a military fashion, but which do not represent the formal forces of a sovereign power.
  2. A member of a paramilitary group.

adjective

  1. Relating to a paramilitary

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Words that rhyme with paramilitary

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extraordinarycontemporarycontrarysanctuarysolitaryarbitrarywaryordinarytarryemissarycarryancillary

Related words

militiamilitaryvigilantesemiprospectiveceasefiresparamilitariesquasi-

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "paramilitary"?▾

"Paramilitary" has 5 syllables: par · am · il · it · ary.

What is the IPA transcription of "paramilitary"?▾

The IPA transcription of "paramilitary" is /ˌpɛɹəˈmɪlɪˌtɛɹi/.

What does "paramilitary" mean?▾

Paramilitary: A group of civilians trained and organized in a military fashion, but which do not represent the formal forces of a sovereign power.

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