How to pronounce saxomaphone
Say it like SAK-suh-muh-fohn. Saxomaphone 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
Saxomaphone 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 saxomaphone
- 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 saxomaphone mean?
- saxophone
Where does saxomaphone come from?
From saxophone + -ma-.
Questions about saying saxomaphone
How do you pronounce saxomaphone?
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 saxomaphone?
Saxomaphone has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAK). Broken into parts: SAK · suh · muh · fohn.
Is saxomaphone 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).