How to pronounce lexicographers
Say it like lek-sih-KAH-gruh-ferz. Lexicographers has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAH).
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- lek
- sih
- KAH
- gruh
- ferz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lexicographers pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- lekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- KAHSay 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.
- ferzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of lexicographers
- 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: lek-sih-KOG-ruh-fuz.
What does lexicographers mean?
- plural of lexicographer How to pronounce lexicographer
Questions about saying lexicographers
How do you pronounce lexicographers?
Say lek-sih-KAH-gruh-ferz. The American pronunciation is /ˌlɛksɪˈkɑɡrəfɚz/. In British English it is /ˌlɛksɪˈkɒɡrəfəz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lexicographers?
Lexicographers has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAH). Broken into parts: lek · sih · KAH · gruh · ferz.
Is lexicographers 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 /ˌlɛksɪˈkɒɡrəfəz/ (lek-sih-KOG-ruh-fuz).