How to Pronounce Paronym

To pronounce "paronym", say PAR-onym — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

PAR-onym

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💡 Tip for remembering “paronym”

"paronym" has 2 syllables: par-onym.

What does paronym mean?

noun

  1. A word derived from the same root or stem as another word.
  2. A near-homophone, a word that sounds like another word.

Synonyms

isonym

Related words

synonymoronymparasynonymisonymsynonymehomonymmetonymcomeronym

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "paronym"?▾

"Paronym" has 2 syllables: par · onym.

What does "paronym" mean?▾

Paronym: A word derived from the same root or stem as another word.

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