how to pronounce paralyze
/ˈpɛɹəˌlaɪz/
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paralyze is pronounced in three syllables
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An example use of paralyze in a speech by a native speaker of american english:
“… we paralyze ourselves don't we we do so …”
meanings of paralyze
verb:
- To render unable to function properly.
- To afflict with paralysis.
- To render unable to move; to immobilize.
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