How to pronounce logogram
Say it like LAW-guh-gram. Logogram has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAW).
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- LAW
- guh
- gram
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Logogram pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- guhKeep 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 logogram
American and British speakers say logogram in essentially the same way: /ˈlɔɡəˌɡræm/ in the US and /ˈlɒɡəˌɡræm/ in the UK.
British respelling: LOG-uh-gram.
What does logogram mean?
- A character or symbol (usually nonalphanumeric) that represents a word or phrase.
- A kind of word puzzle: a logogriph.
Where does logogram come from?
From logo- + -gram.
Questions about saying logogram
How do you pronounce logogram?
Say LAW-guh-gram. The American pronunciation is /ˈlɔɡəˌɡræm/. In British English it is /ˈlɒɡəˌɡræm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in logogram?
Logogram has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAW). Broken into parts: LAW · guh · gram.
Do Americans and Brits say logogram the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlɔɡəˌɡræm/ and the British form is /ˈlɒɡəˌɡræm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.