Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

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What does pararescue mean?
A military career field whose practitioners parachute into enemy territory to provide emergency medical help and to rescue fellow soldiers.
Where does pararescue come from?
From para- + rescue.

How to pronounce pararescue

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “pararescue”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “pararescue”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “pararescue” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.