"pygmy" 怎么发音

word

US

ˈpɪɡmi

PIG-mee

UK

pˈɪɡmi

pig-MEE

释义

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.

IPA 音标

美式英语

ˈpɪɡmi

英式英语

pˈɪɡmi

简化发音

美式

PIG-mee

英式

pig-MEE

语境中听

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.