How to pronounce calligrapher
Say it like kuh-LIG-ruh-fer. Calligrapher has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIG).
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- kuh
- LIG
- ruh
- fer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calligrapher 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.
- LIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ferKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of calligrapher
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: kuh-LIG-ruh-fuh.
What does calligrapher mean?
- one who practices calligraphy
Where does calligrapher come from?
From calligraphy + -er.
Questions about saying calligrapher
How do you pronounce calligrapher?
Say kuh-LIG-ruh-fer. The American pronunciation is /kəˈlɪɡrəfɚ/. In British English it is /kəˈlɪɡrəfə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calligrapher?
Calligrapher has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIG). Broken into parts: kuh · LIG · ruh · fer.
Is calligrapher pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /kəˈlɪɡrəfə/ (kuh-LIG-ruh-fuh).