How to Pronounce Paraph

To pronounce "paraph", say PAR-aph — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈpaɹəf/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈpaɹəf/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “paraph”

"paraph" has 2 syllables: par-aph. It rhymes with aroph and daraf, if that helps it stick.

What does paraph mean?

noun

  1. A flourish made after or below one's signature, originally to prevent forgery.
  2. A mark used by medieval rubricators to indicate textual division.

verb

  1. To add a paraph to; to sign, especially with one's initials.

Words that rhyme with paraph

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

arophdarafkharif

Related words

rubricscrollautographsquirlsignaturepostscripthandafterscript

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "paraph"?▾

"Paraph" has 2 syllables: par · aph.

What is the IPA transcription of "paraph"?▾

The IPA transcription of "paraph" is /ˈpaɹəf/.

What does "paraph" mean?▾

Paraph: A flourish made after or below one's signature, originally to prevent forgery.

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