How to Pronounce Paramour

To pronounce "paramour", say PAR-am-our — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpæ.ɹə.mɔː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈpæ.ɹə.mɔː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “paramour”

"paramour" has 3 syllables: par-am-our.

What does paramour mean?

noun

  1. (somewhat obsolete) An illicit lover, either male or female.

    “to run away with a paramour”

  2. The Virgin Mary or Jesus Christ (when addressed by a person of the opposite sex).

adverb

  1. (of loving, etc.) Passionately, out of sexual desire.

Synonyms

lemanmistressdevotedlypassionately

Related words

doxycourtesanconcubineodalisqueloveraffinitycopemateplayfriend

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "paramour"?▾

"Paramour" has 3 syllables: par · am · our.

What is the IPA transcription of "paramour"?▾

The IPA transcription of "paramour" is /ˈpæ.ɹə.mɔː/.

What does "paramour" mean?▾

Paramour: (somewhat obsolete) An illicit lover, either male or female.

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