How to Pronounce "pachyderm"
word
ˈpæk.ɪˌdɜː(ɹ)m
PAK-i-durm
pˈætʃaɪdəm
PATCH-eye-duhm
Definition
A pachyderm is a large mammal with thick skin, such as an elephant, rhinoceros, or hippopotamus.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈpæk.ɪˌdɜː(ɹ)m
British English
pˈætʃaɪdəm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
PAK-i-durm
UK
PATCH-eye-duhm
Listen in Context
An elephant is a well-known pachyderm.
A rhinoceros is another kind of pachyderm.
Pachyderms have very thick skin to protect them.
Some people use 'gentle giant' to describe a pachyderm like the hippo.