How to pronounce saxamaphone
Say it like SAK-suh-muh-fohn. Saxamaphone has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAK).
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- SAK
- suh
- muh
- fohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Saxamaphone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of saxamaphone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: SAK-suh-muh-fohn.
What does saxamaphone mean?
- Alternative spelling of saxomaphone.
Where does saxamaphone come from?
From saxophone + -ma-, altered by vowel reduction in imitation of the voice of Homer Simpson.
Questions about saying saxamaphone
How do you pronounce saxamaphone?
Say SAK-suh-muh-fohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈsæksəməˌfoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈsæksəməˌfəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in saxamaphone?
Saxamaphone has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAK). Broken into parts: SAK · suh · muh · fohn.
Is saxamaphone pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈsæksəməˌfəʊn/ (SAK-suh-muh-fohn).