How to pronounce cartographic
Say it like kar-tuh-GRAF-ik. Cartographic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GRAF).
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- kar
- tuh
- GRAF
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cartographic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- karGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- 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 cartographic
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: kah-toh-GRAF-ik.
What does cartographic mean?
- Of or pertaining to the making of maps.
Where does cartographic come from?
From cartography + -ic.
Words that rhyme with cartographic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of cartographic.
- traffic
- geographic
- demographic
- photographic
- pornographic
- holographic
- topographic
- ethnographic
- hydrographic
- orthographic
Questions about saying cartographic
How do you pronounce cartographic?
Say kar-tuh-GRAF-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɑrtəˈɡræfɪk/. In British English it is /ˌkɑːtəʊˈɡræfɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cartographic?
Cartographic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GRAF). Broken into parts: kar · tuh · GRAF · ik.
Is cartographic 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 /ˌkɑːtəʊˈɡræfɪk/ (kah-toh-GRAF-ik).