How to Pronounce Parataxis

To pronounce "parataxis", say PAR-at-ax-is — 4 syllables, IPA /paɹəˈtaksɪs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/paɹəˈtaksɪs/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “parataxis”

"parataxis" has 4 syllables: par-at-ax-is.

What does parataxis mean?

noun

  1. (grammar) Speech or writing in which clauses or phrases are placed together without being separated by conjunctions, for example "I came; I saw; I conquered".
  2. The juxtaposition of two images or fragments, usually starkly dissimilar, without a clear connection.

Antonyms

hypotaxis

Related words

asyndeticparathesisparasynthetonparagrammatismparanthesisphrasalparabasisproparalepsis

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "parataxis"?▾

"Parataxis" has 4 syllables: par · at · ax · is.

What is the IPA transcription of "parataxis"?▾

The IPA transcription of "parataxis" is /paɹəˈtaksɪs/.

What does "parataxis" mean?▾

Parataxis: (grammar) Speech or writing in which clauses or phrases are placed together without being separated by conjunctions, for example "I came; I saw; I conquered".

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