Paramount

How to Split "Paramount" into Syllables

The word Paramount is divided into 3 syllables: pa·ra·mount. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• pa — 1st syllable
• ra — 2nd syllable
• mount — 3rd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of Paramount:

• IPA: /ˈpæɹəmaʊnt/

📖 Definitions

1. A chief or superior; (specifically, chiefly South Africa) an African chief having the highest status in a region; a paramount chief.
2. paramount (disambiguation) on Wikipedia.Wikipedia

📚 Word Origin & History

From Anglo-Norman paramont, paramount (“paramount, pre-eminent; above”), from Old French par, per (“by”) + amont, amunt (“upward”). Par is derived from Latin per (“by means of, through”), from Proto-Indo-European *per- (“to go through; to carry forth, fare”); amont and amunt are from Latin ad montem (“to the mountain; upward”), from ad (“up to”) (ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *h₂éd (“at; to”)) + montem (the accusative singular of mōns (“mount, mountain...

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• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare Paramount with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
Paramount	3	pa·ra·mount
peppermint	3	pep-per-mint
permute	3	per-mu-te
premeditated	5	pre-me-di-tat-ed
parenthood	2	pa-renthood

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to Paramount:

par, para, PARC, pare, Park, Parr, pars, part.