How to pronounce calligraffiti
Say it like kuh-lig-ruh-FEE-tee. Calligraffiti has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FEE).
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- kuh
- lig
- ruh
- FEE
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calligraffiti pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ligGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of calligraffiti
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: kuh-lig-ruh-FEE-tee.
What does calligraffiti mean?
- Beautiful or masterfully made graffiti.
Where does calligraffiti come from?
Blend of calligraphy + graffiti.
Words that rhyme with calligraffiti
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Questions about saying calligraffiti
How do you pronounce calligraffiti?
Say kuh-lig-ruh-FEE-tee. The American pronunciation is /kəˌlɪɡrəˈfiti/. In British English it is /kəˌlɪɡrəˈfiːti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calligraffiti?
Calligraffiti has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FEE). Broken into parts: kuh · lig · ruh · FEE · tee.
Is calligraffiti pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /kəˌlɪɡrəˈfiːti/ (kuh-lig-ruh-FEE-tee).