How to pronounce hagiography
Say it like hag-ee-AH-gruh-fee. Hagiography has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AH).
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- hag
- ee
- AH
- gruh
- fee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hagiography 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.
- feeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of hagiography
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: hag-ee-OG-ruh-fee.
What does hagiography mean?
- The study of saints and the documentation of their lives.
- A biography of a saint.
- A biography which expresses reverence and respect for its subject.
Where does hagiography come from?
From hagio- + -graphy.
Words that rhyme with hagiography
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of hagiography.
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Questions about saying hagiography
How do you pronounce hagiography?
Say hag-ee-AH-gruh-fee. The American pronunciation is /ˌhæɡiˈɑɡrəfi/. In British English it is /ˌhæɡiˈɒɡrəfi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hagiography?
Hagiography has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (AH). Broken into parts: hag · ee · AH · gruh · fee.
Is hagiography 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 /ˌhæɡiˈɒɡrəfi/ (hag-ee-OG-ruh-fee).