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How to Pronounce "paradigm"

word

ˈpɛɹəˌdaɪm
PAIR-uh-dyme
pˈæɹədˌaɪm
PARR-uh-dyme

Definition

A paradigm is a typical example, model, or pattern of something, especially a set of ideas or practices that defines how people think about a subject.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈpɛɹəˌdaɪm

British English

pˈæɹədˌaɪm

Simplified Pronunciation

US

PAIR-uh-dyme

UK

PARR-uh-dyme

Listen in Context

This teaching method is based on a new paradigm.

The scientific paradigm changed after the new discovery.

We need to shift our paradigm to solve this problem.

Technology often forces a complete paradigm shift in industries.