How to pronounce calligraph
Say it like KAL-ih-graf. Calligraph has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAL).
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US American/ˈkælɪɡræf/KAL-ih-graf
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- KAL
- ih
- graf
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calligraph 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.
- grafKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
What does calligraph mean?
verb
- To write using calligraphy.
Where does calligraph come from?
Back-formation from calligraphy.
Questions about saying calligraph
How do you pronounce calligraph?
Say KAL-ih-graf. The American pronunciation is /ˈkælɪɡræf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calligraph?
Calligraph has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAL). Broken into parts: KAL · ih · graf.