How to Pronounce "paradoxical"
word
ˌpɛɹəˈdɑksɪkəɫ
pair-uh-DAHK-si-kuhl
pˌæɹədˈɒksɪkəl
pah-ruh-DOK-si-kuhl
Definition
Something that is paradoxical seems strange or impossible because it contains two opposite ideas or facts that both seem to be true.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌpɛɹəˈdɑksɪkəɫ
British English
pˌæɹədˈɒksɪkəl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pair-uh-DAHK-si-kuhl
UK
pah-ruh-DOK-si-kuhl
Listen in Context
It is paradoxical that exercise can make you feel tired but also give you energy.
The results of the experiment were paradoxical and confused the scientists.
Her calm reaction in the crisis was paradoxical because she is usually nervous.
It's paradoxical—the more choices I have, the harder it is to decide.