How to Pronounce "paralyzes"
word
ˈpɛɹəˌɫaɪzɪz
PAIR-uh-lyz-iz
ˈpærəlaɪzɪz
PARR-uh-lyz-iz
Definition
To make someone or something unable to move or act. It can refer to physical immobility or a situation where someone cannot react or function because of fear, shock, or another strong feeling.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpɛɹəˌɫaɪzɪz
British English
ˈpærəlaɪzɪz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAIR-uh-lyz-iz
UK
PARR-uh-lyz-iz
Listen in Context
When he hears her voice, it paralyzes him for a second.
Fear sometimes paralyzes people in dangerous situations.
The disease paralyzes his legs.
A strong electric shock paralyzes the animal.