How to Pronounce Tagma

To pronounce "tagma", say TAGM-a — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtæɡ.mə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈtæɡ.mə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “tagma”

"tagma" has 2 syllables: tagm-a. It rhymes with magma and pragma, if that helps it stick.

What does tagma mean?

noun

  1. A specialized grouping of arthropodan segments, such as the head, the thorax, and the abdomen with a common function.
  2. A military unit of battalion or regiment size, in the Byzantine empire of the 8th - 11th centuries.

Words that rhyme with tagma

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

magmapragma

Related words

segmentmesosomametameretergiteentomeretergumterminaliacephalomere

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "tagma"?▾

"Tagma" has 2 syllables: tagm · a.

What is the IPA transcription of "tagma"?▾

The IPA transcription of "tagma" is /ˈtæɡ.mə/.

What does "tagma" mean?▾

Tagma: A specialized grouping of arthropodan segments, such as the head, the thorax, and the abdomen with a common function.

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