How to pronounce taxonomy
Say it like tak-SAW-nuh-mee. Taxonomy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAW).
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- tak
- SAW
- nuh
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Taxonomy 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.
- SAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- meeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of taxonomy
American and British speakers say taxonomy in essentially the same way: /ˌtækˈsɔnəˌmi/ in the US and /tækˈsɒnəmi/ in the UK.
British respelling: tak-SON-uh-mee.
What does taxonomy mean?
- The science, technique, or process used to make a classification.
- A classification; especially, a classification in a hierarchical system.
- The science of finding, describing, classifying and naming organisms.
Where does taxonomy come from?
Borrowed from French taxonomie.
Questions about saying taxonomy
How do you pronounce taxonomy?
Say tak-SAW-nuh-mee. The American pronunciation is /ˌtækˈsɔnəˌmi/. In British English it is /tækˈsɒnəmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in taxonomy?
Taxonomy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SAW). Broken into parts: tak · SAW · nuh · mee.
Do Americans and Brits say taxonomy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌtækˈsɔnəˌmi/ and the British form is /tækˈsɒnəmi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.