How to pronounce cryptogram
Say it like KRIP-tuh-gram. Cryptogram has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIP).
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- KRIP
- tuh
- gram
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Cryptogram pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KRIPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- gramKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of cryptogram
American and British speakers say cryptogram in essentially the same way: /ˈkrɪptəɡræm/ in the US and /ˈkrɪptəɡræm/ in the UK.
British respelling: KRIP-tuh-gram.
What does cryptogram mean?
- Encrypted text.
- A type of word puzzle in which text encoded by a simple cipher is to be decoded.
Where does cryptogram come from?
From crypto- + -gram.
Questions about saying cryptogram
How do you pronounce cryptogram?
Say KRIP-tuh-gram. The American pronunciation is /ˈkrɪptəɡræm/. In British English it is /ˈkrɪptəɡræm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in cryptogram?
Cryptogram has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KRIP). Broken into parts: KRIP · tuh · gram.
Do Americans and Brits say cryptogram the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkrɪptəɡræm/ and the British form is /ˈkrɪptəɡræm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.