How to pronounce calligram
Say it like KAL-ih-gram. Calligram has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAL).
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- KAL
- ih
- gram
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calligram pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- gramGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of calligram
American and British speakers say calligram in essentially the same way: /ˈkælɪˌɡræm/ in the US and /ˈkælɪˌɡræm/ in the UK.
British respelling: KAL-ih-gram.
What does calligram mean?
- A word, phrase or longer text in which the typeface or the layout has some special significance.
- A signature made from interwoven Arabic words.
Where does calligram come from?
Borrowed from French calligramme.
Questions about saying calligram
How do you pronounce calligram?
Say KAL-ih-gram. The American pronunciation is /ˈkælɪˌɡræm/. In British English it is /ˈkælɪˌɡræm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calligram?
Calligram has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAL). Broken into parts: KAL · ih · gram.
Do Americans and Brits say calligram the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkælɪˌɡræm/ and the British form is /ˈkælɪˌɡræm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.