How to pronounce calligraphy
Say it like kuh-LIG-ruh-fee. Calligraphy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIG).
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- kuh
- LIG
- ruh
- fee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Calligraphy 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.
- feeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of calligraphy
American and British speakers say calligraphy in essentially the same way: /kəˈlɪɡrəfi/ in the US and /kəˈlɪɡrəfi/ in the UK.
British respelling: kuh-LIG-ruh-fee.
What does calligraphy mean?
- The art or practice of writing letters and words in a decorative style; the letters and words so written.
- Any such style of decorative writing.
- A document written in decorative style.
Words that rhyme with calligraphy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of calligraphy.
Questions about saying calligraphy
How do you pronounce calligraphy?
Say kuh-LIG-ruh-fee. The American pronunciation is /kəˈlɪɡrəfi/. In British English it is /kəˈlɪɡrəfi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in calligraphy?
Calligraphy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIG). Broken into parts: kuh · LIG · ruh · fee.
Do Americans and Brits say calligraphy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /kəˈlɪɡrəfi/ and the British form is /kəˈlɪɡrəfi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.