How to Pronounce "paragons"
word
ˈpɛɹəˌɡɑn
PAIR-uh-gahnz
pˈæɹəɡənz
PA-ruh-gunz
Definition
People or things that are perfect examples of a particular quality or virtue.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɛɹəˌɡɑn
British English
pˈæɹəɡənz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAIR-uh-gahnz
UK
PA-ruh-gunz
Listen in Context
These women are paragons of honesty.
The students were praised as paragons of hard work.
Many people see doctors as paragons of kindness.
In her field, she and her colleagues are considered paragons of innovation.