How to pronounce fauxligraphy
Say it like foh-LIG-ruh-fee. Fauxligraphy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIG).
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- foh
- LIG
- ruh
- fee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fauxligraphy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- LIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ruhKeep 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 fauxligraphy
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: foh-LIG-ruh-fee.
What does fauxligraphy mean?
- Fake calligraphy that is often used for practicing brush strokes.
Where does fauxligraphy come from?
Blend of faux + calligraphy.
Words that rhyme with fauxligraphy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fauxligraphy.
Questions about saying fauxligraphy
How do you pronounce fauxligraphy?
Say foh-LIG-ruh-fee. The American pronunciation is /foʊˈlɪɡrəfi/. In British English it is /fəʊˈlɪɡrəfi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fauxligraphy?
Fauxligraphy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIG). Broken into parts: foh · LIG · ruh · fee.
Is fauxligraphy pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /fəʊˈlɪɡrəfi/ (foh-LIG-ruh-fee).