How to pronounce taxidermy
Say it like TAK-sih-der-mee. Taxidermy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAK).
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- TAK
- sih
- der
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Taxidermy 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.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of taxidermy
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TAK-sih-duh-mee.
What does taxidermy mean?
- The art of stuffing and mounting the skins of dead animals for exhibition in a lifelike state.
- To stuff and mount the skin of a dead animal.
Questions about saying taxidermy
How do you pronounce taxidermy?
Say TAK-sih-der-mee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtæksɪdɚmi/. In British English it is /ˈtæksɪdəmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in taxidermy?
Taxidermy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAK). Broken into parts: TAK · sih · der · mee.
Is taxidermy 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 /ˈtæksɪdəmi/ (TAK-sih-duh-mee).