How to pronounce ethnography
Say it like eth-NAH-gruh-fee. Ethnography has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAH).
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- eth
- NAH
- gruh
- fee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ethnography pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ethKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- NAHSay 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 ethnography
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: eth-NOG-ruh-fee.
What does ethnography mean?
- The branch of anthropology that scientifically describes specific human cultures and societies.
- An ethnographic work.
Where does ethnography come from?
From ethno- + -graphy.
Words that rhyme with ethnography
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of ethnography.
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Questions about saying ethnography
How do you pronounce ethnography?
Say eth-NAH-gruh-fee. The American pronunciation is /ɛθˈnɑɡrəfi/. In British English it is /ɛθˈnɒɡrəfi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ethnography?
Ethnography has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAH). Broken into parts: eth · NAH · gruh · fee.
Is ethnography 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 /ɛθˈnɒɡrəfi/ (eth-NOG-ruh-fee).