How to pronounce thagomizer
Say it like THAG-uh-my-zer. Thagomizer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THAG).
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- THAG
- uh
- my
- zer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thagomizer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- myKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of thagomizer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: THAG-uh-my-zuh.
What does thagomizer mean?
- An arrangement of spikes found on the tails of various stegosaurs.
Where does thagomizer come from?
Coined by cartoonist Gary Larson in 1982.
Questions about saying thagomizer
How do you pronounce thagomizer?
Say THAG-uh-my-zer. The American pronunciation is /ˈθæɡəmaɪzər/. In British English it is /ˈθæɡəmaɪzə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thagomizer?
Thagomizer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (THAG). Broken into parts: THAG · uh · my · zer.
Is thagomizer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈθæɡəmaɪzə/ (THAG-uh-my-zuh).