Cómo Pronunciar "pygmy"
word
ˈpɪɡmi
PIG-mee
pˈɪɡmi
pig-MEE
Definición
A 'pygmy' is a member of certain ethnic groups whose average adult height is unusually short, especially in Central Africa. It can also refer to any person or animal that is much smaller than usual; when used for people, it can be offensive.
Transcripción IPA
Inglés Americano
ˈpɪɡmi
Inglés Británico
pˈɪɡmi
Pronunciación Simplificada
EE.UU.
PIG-mee
UK
pig-MEE
Escucha en Contexto
The pygmy hippo is much smaller than the common hippo.
Some Central African groups are described as pygmy peoples.
A pygmy goat is a small breed kept as a pet.
He collects rare animals, like the pygmy marmoset.