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.