How to pronounce engram
Say it like EN-gram. Engram has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN).
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- EN
- gram
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Engram pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- gramGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of engram
American and British speakers say engram in essentially the same way: /ˈɛnˌɡræm/ in the US and /ˈɛnˌɡræm/ in the UK.
British respelling: EN-gram.
What does engram mean?
- A postulated physical or biochemical change in neural tissue that represents a memory.
- A painful, negative mental image representing a past event.
Where does engram come from?
Borrowed from German Engramm which was coined by German evolutionary biologist Richard Semon in 1904.
Questions about saying engram
How do you pronounce engram?
Say EN-gram. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛnˌɡræm/. In British English it is /ˈɛnˌɡræm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in engram?
Engram has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN). Broken into parts: EN · gram.
Do Americans and Brits say engram the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛnˌɡræm/ and the British form is /ˈɛnˌɡræm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.