How to Pronounce "paraphrasing"
word
ˈpɛɹəˌfɹeɪzɪŋ
PAIR-uh-fray-zing
pˈæɹəfɹˌeɪzɪŋ
PARR-uh-fray-zing
Definition
Restating something using different words, usually to make it clearer or easier to understand.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɛɹəˌfɹeɪzɪŋ
British English
pˈæɹəfɹˌeɪzɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAIR-uh-fray-zing
UK
PARR-uh-fray-zing
Listen in Context
Paraphrasing helps avoid plagiarism in your essays.
After paraphrasing, check to make sure you didn't change the meaning.
Paraphrasing can help you understand difficult texts.
Teachers often ask for paraphrasing instead of copying.