The word "paragaster" is spelled as [ˌpærəˈɡæstər]. This word is derived from the Greek word "para" which means "beside" and "gaster" meaning "stomach". The IPA phonetic transcription breaks down the pronunciation of this word into its individual sounds. The symbol "ˌ" represents a syllable boundary, while "ə" denotes the schwa sound. The "g" here is an unvoiced sound, while "a" is pronounced as "æ". The last syllable "ster" ends with an "r" which is silent in most dialects of English.