How to pronounce dittography
Say it like dih-TAH-gruh-fee. Dittography has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAH).
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- dih
- TAH
- gruh
- fee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dittography pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- dihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TAHSay 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 dittography
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: dih-TOG-ruh-fee.
What does dittography mean?
- The accidental error of repeating a word, phrase or combination of letters by a scribe or copyist.
- An error produced thereby.
Words that rhyme with dittography
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of dittography.
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Questions about saying dittography
How do you pronounce dittography?
Say dih-TAH-gruh-fee. The American pronunciation is /dɪˈtɑɡrəfi/. In British English it is /dɪˈtɒɡrəfi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dittography?
Dittography has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAH). Broken into parts: dih · TAH · gruh · fee.
Is dittography 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 /dɪˈtɒɡrəfi/ (dih-TOG-ruh-fee).