How to pronounce lexicography
Say it like lek-sih-KAH-gruh-fee. Lexicography has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAH).
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- lek
- sih
- KAH
- gruh
- fee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lexicography 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.
- feeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of lexicography
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: lek-sih-KOG-ruh-fee.
What does lexicography mean?
- The art or craft of compiling, writing, and editing dictionaries.
- The scholarly discipline of analyzing and describing the semantic, syntagmatic and paradigmatic relationships within the lexicon (vocabulary) of a language and developing theories of dictionary components and structures linking the data in dictionaries.
- A dictionary, a lexicon, a wordbook.
Where does lexicography come from?
From lexico- (prefix meaning ‘speech; words’) + -graphy (suffix meaning ‘something written about a specified subject’).
Words that rhyme with lexicography
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lexicography.
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Questions about saying lexicography
How do you pronounce lexicography?
Say lek-sih-KAH-gruh-fee. The American pronunciation is /ˌlɛksɪˈkɑɡrəfi/. In British English it is /ˌlɛksɪˈkɒɡrəfi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lexicography?
Lexicography has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KAH). Broken into parts: lek · sih · KAH · gruh · fee.
Is lexicography 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 /ˌlɛksɪˈkɒɡrəfi/ (lek-sih-KOG-ruh-fee).