How to pronounce taxonomic
Say it like tak-suh-NOM-ik. Taxonomic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOM).
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- tak
- suh
- NOM
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Taxonomic 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.
- suhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NOMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of taxonomic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: tak-suh-NOM-ik.
What does taxonomic mean?
- Of or relating to taxonomy.
Where does taxonomic come from?
From taxonomy + -ic, after French taxonomique.
Words that rhyme with taxonomic
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Questions about saying taxonomic
How do you pronounce taxonomic?
Say tak-suh-NOM-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌtæksəˈnɑmɪk/. In British English it is /ˌtæksəˈnɒmɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in taxonomic?
Taxonomic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NOM). Broken into parts: tak · suh · NOM · ik.
Is taxonomic 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 /ˌtæksəˈnɒmɪk/ (tak-suh-NOM-ik).