How to Pronounce Pachyderms

To pronounce "pachyderms", say PACHYD-erms — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

PACHYD-erms

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💡 Tip for remembering “pachyderms”

"pachyderms" has 2 syllables: pachyd-erms.

What does pachyderms mean?

noun

  1. A member of the obsolete taxonomic order Pachydermata, grouping of thick-skinned, hoofed animals such as the rhinoceros, hippopotamus, elephant, pig and horse.
  2. An elephant

Related words

elephantstigersmahoutsrhinoshipposlionssimiansgorillas

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How many syllables are in "pachyderms"?▾

"Pachyderms" has 2 syllables: pachyd · erms.

What does "pachyderms" mean?▾

Pachyderms: A member of the obsolete taxonomic order Pachydermata, grouping of thick-skinned, hoofed animals such as the rhinoceros, hippopotamus, elephant, pig and horse.

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