How to pronounce taxidermist
Say it like TAK-suh-dur-must. Taxidermist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAK).
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- TAK
- suh
- dur
- must
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Taxidermist pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TAKSay 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.
- durGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- mustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of taxidermist
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TAK-suh-dur-must.
What does taxidermist mean?
- One who practices taxidermy, the stuffing of animals.
Questions about saying taxidermist
How do you pronounce taxidermist?
Say TAK-suh-dur-must. The American pronunciation is /ˈtæksəˌdɝməst/. In British English it is /ˈtæksəˌdɜːməst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in taxidermist?
Taxidermist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAK). Broken into parts: TAK · suh · dur · must.
Is taxidermist pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈtæksəˌdɜːməst/ (TAK-suh-dur-must).