paraplegia

How to Split "paraplegia" into Syllables

The word paraplegia is divided into 4 syllables: pa·ra·ple·gia. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• pa — 1st syllable
• ra — 2nd syllable
• ple — 3rd syllable
• gia — 4th syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of paraplegia:

• IPA: /parapleˈɡia/

📖 Definitions

1. paraplegia (countable and uncountable, plural paraplegias)
2. “paraplegia”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.

📚 Word Origin & History

From New Latin paraplegia, from Ancient Greek παραπληγίη (paraplēgíē), Ionic Greek for παραπληξία (paraplēxía, “paralysis on one side”), from παραπλήσσεσθαι (paraplḗssesthai, “to be stricken on one side”), active παραπλήσσειν (paraplḗssein, “to strike on one side”), from παρά (pará, “beside”) + πλήσσειν (plḗssein, “to strike”). From paraplegio (“paraplegia”) +‎ -a. Internationalism (see English parapl...

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Understanding how to break down paraplegia into syllables helps with:

• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare paraplegia with related words to understand syllable patterns:

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paraplegia	4	pa·ra·ple·gia
prophylaxes	4	pro-phy-la-xes
profligacy	4	pro-fli-ga-cy
prophylaxis	4	pro-phy-la-xis
privilege	4	pri-vi-le-ge

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