How to pronounce tucuxi
Say it like too-koo-SHEE. Tucuxi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SHEE).
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- too
- koo
- SHEE
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tucuxi pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- kooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- SHEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of tucuxi
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: tyoo-koo-SHEE.
What does tucuxi mean?
- An estuarine dolphin (Sotalia fluviatilis), found in the rivers of the Amazon Basin.
Where does tucuxi come from?
Borrowed from Portuguese tucuxi, borrowed from Nheengatu tukuxí, possibly from Old Tupi pukusĩ.
Words that rhyme with tucuxi
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Questions about saying tucuxi
How do you pronounce tucuxi?
Say too-koo-SHEE. The American pronunciation is /tukuˈʃi/. In British English it is /tjuːkuːˈʃiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tucuxi?
Tucuxi has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SHEE). Broken into parts: too · koo · SHEE.
Is tucuxi pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /tjuːkuːˈʃiː/ (tyoo-koo-SHEE).