HOW TO PRONOUNCE
paralegal
/ˌpɛɹəˈliɡəl/
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Give “lee” the main beat.
The opening syllable has a smaller beat, followed by a relaxed vowel. The strongest vowel is ee, and the g in the last syllable stays hard.
4 syllables · Stress on syllable 3
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“The paralegal organized the exhibits.”
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CMU Pronouncing Dictionary ↗What does paralegal mean?
noun
- One who assists a lawyer in routine legal work, but who is without qualified status as a solicitor or barrister (England and Wales), attorney (U.S.), or advocate; known more commonly in the U.S. as a legal assistant.
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IPA pronunciation
/ˌpɛɹəˈliɡəl/
Pronunciation used in the listening tip.
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