How to Pronounce "paramecium"
word
ˌpɛɹəˈmisiəm
pair-uh-MEE-see-um
pˌæɹəmˈiːsiəm
pa-ruh-MEE-see-um
Definition
A paramecium is a single-celled microscopic organism that lives in water and moves using tiny hair-like structures called cilia.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌpɛɹəˈmisiəm
British English
pˌæɹəmˈiːsiəm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pair-uh-MEE-see-um
UK
pa-ruh-MEE-see-um
Listen in Context
A paramecium swims in the pond water.
You can see a paramecium with a microscope.
The science teacher explained what a paramecium is.
Under high magnification, the paramecium looks like it's covered in tiny hairs.