How to Pronounce "paralegals"
word
ˌpɛɹəˈɫiɡəɫz
pair-uh-LEE-guhlz
pˈæɹəlˌiːɡəlz
pa-ruh-LEE-guhlz
Definition
Paralegals are trained professionals who assist lawyers with legal work but are not qualified lawyers themselves. They help prepare documents, research cases, and manage files.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌpɛɹəˈɫiɡəɫz
British English
pˈæɹəlˌiːɡəlz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
pair-uh-LEE-guhlz
UK
pa-ruh-LEE-guhlz
Listen in Context
Many law firms hire paralegals to help organize their cases.
The paralegals prepared the documents for the lawyer.
Paralegals cannot give legal advice, but they can research the law.
The office would fall apart without good paralegals keeping everything running smoothly.