word
Paralyze
PEH-ruh-lyz
/ˈpɛrʌˌlaɪz/Listen
Hear it in a clear American voice. Slow it down to catch each syllable.
Syllable breakdown
paralyze
Dictionary meaning
Cause to be paralyzed and immobile.
Examples
- The poison paralyzed him.
- The bureaucracy paralyzes the entire operation.
Synonyms: paralyse
People also look up
Learn one new pronunciation a day
Get a word, name or idiom like “Paralyze” in your inbox — daily or weekly, free. Unsubscribe any time.
Something wrong? Suggest a correction