How to pronounce taxon
Say it like TAK-son. Taxon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAK).
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US American/ˈtæksɑn/TAK-son
UK British/ˈtæksɒn/TAK-son
- TAK
- son
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Taxon 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.
- sonKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of taxon
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: TAK-son.
What does taxon mean?
noun
- A group of one or more populations of an organism or organisms treated as a unit by taxonomists.
Where does taxon come from?
Back-formation from taxonomy.
Questions about saying taxon
How do you pronounce taxon?
Say TAK-son. The American pronunciation is /ˈtæksɑn/. In British English it is /ˈtæksɒn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in taxon?
Taxon has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAK). Broken into parts: TAK · son.
Is taxon pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈtæksɒn/ (TAK-son).