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How to Pronounce "paralysed"

word

ˈpæɹəˌlaɪzd
PAIR-uh-lized
pˈæɹəlˌaɪzd
PA-ruh-lyzd

Definition

Unable to move all or part of your body, usually because of illness or injury. It can also mean being unable to act or respond in a situation.

IPA Transcription

American English

ˈpæɹəˌlaɪzd

British English

pˈæɹəlˌaɪzd

Simplified Pronunciation

US

PAIR-uh-lized

UK

PA-ruh-lyzd

Listen in Context

After the accident, his legs were paralysed.

She felt paralysed by fear when she saw the snake.

My arm is paralysed and I can't lift it.

The company was paralysed by the sudden strike.