How to Pronounce "paramilitary"
word
ˌpɛɹəˈmɪɫəˌtɛɹi
pair-uh-MIL-uh-ter-ee
pˈæɹəmˌɪlɪtəɹi
pa-ruh-MIL-i-tuh-ree
Definition
A paramilitary is an organization or group that is organized like a military but is not part of a country's official armed forces. It often supports or works alongside the military, police, or government.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌpɛɹəˈmɪɫəˌtɛɹi
British English
pˈæɹəmˌɪlɪtəɹi
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pair-uh-MIL-uh-ter-ee
UK
pa-ruh-MIL-i-tuh-ree
Listen in Context
The government hired a paramilitary force to help with security.
A paramilitary group operated in the remote village.
The city was protected by paramilitary units.
He joined a local paramilitary to support the police after the unrest.