How to pronounce taxonavigation
Say it like tak-soh-nav-ih-GAY-shun. Taxonavigation has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (GAY).
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- tak
- soh
- nav
- ih
- GAY
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Taxonavigation pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- takGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- sohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- navGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- GAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of taxonavigation
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: tak-soh-nav-ih-GAY-shun.
What does taxonavigation mean?
- The navigation of a directory of species or other taxonomic entities.
Where does taxonavigation come from?
From taxo- + navigation.
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Questions about saying taxonavigation
How do you pronounce taxonavigation?
Say tak-soh-nav-ih-GAY-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˌtæksoʊˌnævɪˈɡeɪʃən/. In British English it is /ˌtæksəʊˌnævɪˈɡeɪʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in taxonavigation?
Taxonavigation has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (GAY). Broken into parts: tak · soh · nav · ih · GAY · shun.
Is taxonavigation pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌtæksəʊˌnævɪˈɡeɪʃən/ (tak-soh-nav-ih-GAY-shun).