How to pronounce hagiographer
Say it like hag-ee-AH-gruh-fer. Hagiographer has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AH).
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- hag
- ee
- AH
- gruh
- fer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hagiographer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- hagGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AHSay 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.
- ferKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of hagiographer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: hag-ee-OG-ruh-fuh.
What does hagiographer mean?
- Someone who writes the biography of a saint.
- A writer of any of the Hagiographa․
Where does hagiographer come from?
From hagiography + -er.
Words that rhyme with hagiographer
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Questions about saying hagiographer
How do you pronounce hagiographer?
Say hag-ee-AH-gruh-fer. The American pronunciation is /ˌhæɡiˈɑɡrəfɚ/. In British English it is /ˌhæɡiˈɒɡrəfə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hagiographer?
Hagiographer has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AH). Broken into parts: hag · ee · AH · gruh · fer.
Is hagiographer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌhæɡiˈɒɡrəfə/ (hag-ee-OG-ruh-fuh).