To pronounce "paraprofessional", say PAR-apr-of-ess-ion-al — 6 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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"paraprofessional" has 6 syllables: par-apr-of-ess-ion-al.
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"Paraprofessional" has 6 syllables: par · apr · of · ess · ion · al.
Paraprofessional: A person who is trained to assist a professional.
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