paradox

How to Split "paradox" into Syllables

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

📝 Syllable Breakdown

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

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of paradox:

• IPA: /ˈpæ.ɹəˌdɒks/

📖 Definitions

1. paradox (countable and uncountable, plural paradoxes)
2. An apparently self-contradictory statement, which can only be true if it is false, and vice versa.

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle French paradoxe, from Latin paradoxum, from Ancient Greek παράδοξος (parádoxos, “unexpected, strange”). Borrowed from French paradoxe, from Middle French paradoxe, from Latin paradoxum, from Ancient Greek παράδοξος (parádoxos, “unexpected, strange”). From German paradox, from Ancient Greek παράδοξος (parádoxos, “unexpected, strange”). Borrowed from Latin paradoxum or Ancient Greek παράδοξος (parádoxos).

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📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare paradox with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
paradox	3	pa·ra·dox
periodic	3	pe-rio-dic
Paradise	4	pa-ra-di-se
prioritize	4	prio-ri-ti-ze
pertussis	3	per-tus-sis

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