Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

Questions

What does photoparoxysmal mean?
Describing an abnormal response to flashing light characterised by spikes of cortical activity
Where does photoparoxysmal come from?
From photo- + paroxysmal.

How to pronounce photoparoxysmal

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “photoparoxysmal”.
  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 “photoparoxysmal”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “photoparoxysmal” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.