How to pronounce hologram
Say it like HOL-uh-gram. Hologram has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOL).
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- HOL
- uh
- gram
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Hologram pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- gramGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of hologram
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: HOL-uh-gram.
What does hologram mean?
- A three-dimensional image of an object created by holography.
Questions about saying hologram
How do you pronounce hologram?
Say HOL-uh-gram. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɑləˌɡræm/. In British English it is /ˈhɒləɡræm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in hologram?
Hologram has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HOL). Broken into parts: HOL · uh · gram.
Is hologram 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 /ˈhɒləɡræm/ (HOL-uh-gram).