How to pronounce agraffe
Say it like uh-GRAF. Agraffe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRAF).
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US American/əˈɡræf/uh-GRAF
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- uh
- GRAF
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Agraffe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GRAFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
What does agraffe mean?
noun
- A decorated clasp consisting of a hook which fastens onto a ring, similar to hook and eye, used in armor or in ordinary clothing.
- A carved keystone, usually decorated with a mascaron or a corbel, often used in Classical architecture.
- A brass fitting, screwed into a piano plate, that positions the strings vertically and laterally, and defines one end of the string's speaking length.
Where does agraffe come from?
Borrowed from French agrafe (“hook”), from agrafer (“to hook”).
Words that rhyme with agraffe
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Questions about saying agraffe
How do you pronounce agraffe?
Say uh-GRAF. The American pronunciation is /əˈɡræf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in agraffe?
Agraffe has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (GRAF). Broken into parts: uh · GRAF.