To pronounce "paraphernalia", say PAR-aph-ern-al-ia — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
paraphernalia
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PAR-aph-ern-al-ia
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"paraphernalia" has 5 syllables: par-aph-ern-al-ia. It rhymes with regalia and thalia, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Paraphernalia" has 5 syllables: par · aph · ern · al · ia.
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