How to Pronounce Paraplegic

To pronounce "paraplegic", say PAR-apl-eg-ic — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌpɛɹəˈplid͡ʒɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˌpɛɹəˈplid͡ʒɪk/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “paraplegic”

"paraplegic" has 4 syllables: par-apl-eg-ic. It rhymes with strategic and quadriplegic, if that helps it stick.

What does paraplegic mean?

noun

  1. A person who suffers from paraplegia.

adjective

  1. Of, related to, or suffering from paraplegia.

Words that rhyme with paraplegic

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

strategicquadriplegicnonstrategicdziedzic

Related words

unfitparalyticalparaspasticparalyticspasticparalgesicparaptoticparalympian

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "paraplegic"?▾

"Paraplegic" has 4 syllables: par · apl · eg · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "paraplegic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "paraplegic" is /ˌpɛɹəˈplid͡ʒɪk/.

What does "paraplegic" mean?▾

Paraplegic: A person who suffers from paraplegia.

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