paragraph

/ˈpærəɡræf/

Syllables pa·ra·graph

Stress PA-ra-graph

Phonics Breakdown

par

/pær/

short a

a

/ə/

schwa

graph

/ɡræf/

ph = /f/

Meaning

a distinct section of a piece of writing, usually dealing with one topic

Sound Reference

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par=/pær/(parent) + a=/ə/(about) + graph=/ɡræf/(graph)

Example

This paragraph explains the main idea of the article.