How to pronounce tagma
Say it like TAG-muh. Tagma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAG).
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- TAG
- muh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tagma pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of tagma
American and British speakers say tagma in essentially the same way: /ˈtæɡmə/ in the US and /ˈtæɡmə/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAG-muh.
What does tagma mean?
- A specialized, structured, grouping of functionally related segments, or analogous subunits, into units such as the head, the thorax, and the abdomen, particularly in various Arthropoda and Vertebrata.
- A specialized, structured, grouping of functionally related molecules, forming the basis the physiology and structure of larger units such as cells and tissues.
Words that rhyme with tagma
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tagma.
Questions about saying tagma
How do you pronounce tagma?
Say TAG-muh. The American pronunciation is /ˈtæɡmə/. In British English it is /ˈtæɡmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tagma?
Tagma has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAG). Broken into parts: TAG · muh.
Do Americans and Brits say tagma the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtæɡmə/ and the British form is /ˈtæɡmə/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.