How do you pronounce "paralyze"?

In American English: /ˈpɛrəˌlaɪz/ (PEHR-uh-leyez). In British English: /pˈaɹəlˌaɪz/ (P-ar). In Canadian English: /ˈpɛrəˌlaɪz/ (PEHR-uh-leyez). In Australian English: /pˈaɹəlˌaɪz/ (P-ar).

Is "paralyze" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈpɛrəˌlaɪz/ (PEHR-uh-leyez), while in British English it's /pˈaɹəlˌaɪz/ (P-ar).

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paralyze

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/ˈpɛrəˌlaɪz/

PEHR-uh-leyez

Syllable Breakdown

pɛrpar·əa·laɪzlyze

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