How to pronounce etymography
Say it like et-uh-MAH-gruh-fee. Etymography has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAH).
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- et
- uh
- MAH
- gruh
- fee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Etymography pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- etGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- MAHSay 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 etymography
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: et-ih-MOG-ruh-fee.
What does etymography mean?
- The etymology of characters and their structure, such as those in Chinese.
- A proposed subdiscipline of etymology, investigating the context in which words of transparent etymology underwent semantic development.
Where does etymography come from?
etymo- + -graphy
Words that rhyme with etymography
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of etymography.
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Questions about saying etymography
How do you pronounce etymography?
Say et-uh-MAH-gruh-fee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɛtəˈmɑɡrəfi/. In British English it is /ˌɛtɪˈmɒɡrəfi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in etymography?
Etymography has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MAH). Broken into parts: et · uh · MAH · gruh · fee.
Is etymography 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 /ˌɛtɪˈmɒɡrəfi/ (et-ih-MOG-ruh-fee).