How to pronounce taphonomy
Say it like ta-FAH-nuh-mee. Taphonomy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAH).
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US American/tæˈfɑnəmi/ta-FAH-nuh-mee
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- ta
- FAH
- nuh
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Taphonomy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- taKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- FAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
What does taphonomy mean?
noun
- The study of the fate of the remains of organisms after they die, especially the study of fossilization.
Words that rhyme with taphonomy
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Questions about saying taphonomy
How do you pronounce taphonomy?
Say ta-FAH-nuh-mee. The American pronunciation is /tæˈfɑnəmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in taphonomy?
Taphonomy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FAH). Broken into parts: ta · FAH · nuh · mee.