How to pronounce teknonymy
Say it like tek-NON-ih-mee. Teknonymy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NON).
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- tek
- NON
- ih
- mee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Teknonymy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- NONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- meeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of teknonymy
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: tek-NON-ih-mee.
What does teknonymy mean?
- The cultural practice of referring to parents by the names of their children.
Where does teknonymy come from?
From tecno- + -onymy.
Questions about saying teknonymy
How do you pronounce teknonymy?
Say tek-NON-ih-mee. The American pronunciation is /tɛkˈnɑnɪmi/. In British English it is /tɛkˈnɒnɪmi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in teknonymy?
Teknonymy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NON). Broken into parts: tek · NON · ih · mee.
Is teknonymy 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 /tɛkˈnɒnɪmi/ (tek-NON-ih-mee).