How to pronounce choreography
Say it like kor-ee-AH-gruh-fee. Choreography has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AH).
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- kor
- ee
- AH
- gruh
- fee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tip: The ch is a k sound: 'kor-ee-OG-ruh-fee'.
Choreography pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- korGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- gruhKeep 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 choreography
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kor-ee-OG-ruh-fee.
What does choreography mean?
- The art of creating, arranging and recording the dance movements of a work, such as a ballet.“She has staged many successful ballets, so her choreography skills must be excellent.”
- The art of creating and arranging sequences of movement for performances of any kind, such as in fight choreography.
- The art of creating and arranging any activities that involve social coordination or orchestration.“the delicate choreography of a marathon transplant operation involving several surgical suites”
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Questions about saying choreography
How do you pronounce choreography?
Say kor-ee-AH-gruh-fee. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɔriˈɑɡrəfi/. In British English it is /ˌkɒriˈɒɡrəfi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in choreography?
Choreography has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AH). Broken into parts: kor · ee · AH · gruh · fee.
Is choreography pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌkɒriˈɒɡrəfi/ (kor-ee-OG-ruh-fee).