How to pronounce cablegram
Say it like KAY-bul-gram. Cablegram has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAY).
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- KAY
- bul
- gram
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cablegram pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- gramGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of cablegram
American and British speakers say cablegram in essentially the same way: /ˈkeɪbəlˌɡræm/ in the US and /ˈkeɪbəlˌɡræm/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAY-bul-gram.
What does cablegram mean?
- A telegram transmitted via a submarine cable.
- To communicate by cablegram.
Where does cablegram come from?
From cable + -gram.
Questions about saying cablegram
How do you pronounce cablegram?
Say KAY-bul-gram. The American pronunciation is /ˈkeɪbəlˌɡræm/. In British English it is /ˈkeɪbəlˌɡræm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cablegram?
Cablegram has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAY). Broken into parts: KAY · bul · gram.
Do Americans and Brits say cablegram the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkeɪbəlˌɡræm/ and the British form is /ˈkeɪbəlˌɡræm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.