How to pronounce lexigram
Say it like LEK-sih-gram. Lexigram has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEK).
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- LEK
- sih
- gram
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lexigram pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- gramGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of lexigram
American and British speakers say lexigram in essentially the same way: /ˈlɛksɪˌɡræm/ in the US and /ˈlɛksɪˌɡræm/ in the UK.
British respelling: LEK-sih-gram.
What does lexigram mean?
- A symbol that represents a word but is not necessarily indicative of the object referenced by the word, used in studies of communication
Where does lexigram come from?
From lexi- + -gram.
Questions about saying lexigram
How do you pronounce lexigram?
Say LEK-sih-gram. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɛksɪˌɡræm/. In British English it is /ˈlɛksɪˌɡræm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lexigram?
Lexigram has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LEK). Broken into parts: LEK · sih · gram.
Do Americans and Brits say lexigram the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɛksɪˌɡræm/ and the British form is /ˈlɛksɪˌɡræm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.