How to pronounce calligraphic
Say it like kal-ih-GRAF-ik. Calligraphic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GRAF).
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- kal
- ih
- GRAF
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calligraphic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- kalGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- GRAFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of calligraphic
American and British speakers say calligraphic in essentially the same way: /ˌkælɪˈɡræfɪk/ in the US and /ˌkælɪˈɡræfɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: kal-ih-GRAF-ik.
What does calligraphic mean?
- Of or pertaining to calligraphy.
- Written in an artistic style or manner, as calligraphy.
Words that rhyme with calligraphic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of calligraphic.
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Questions about saying calligraphic
How do you pronounce calligraphic?
Say kal-ih-GRAF-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌkælɪˈɡræfɪk/. In British English it is /ˌkælɪˈɡræfɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calligraphic?
Calligraphic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GRAF). Broken into parts: kal · ih · GRAF · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say calligraphic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌkælɪˈɡræfɪk/ and the British form is /ˌkælɪˈɡræfɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.