How to pronounce megalography
Say it like meg-uh-LAH-gruh-fee. Megalography has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAH).
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- meg
- uh
- LAH
- gruh
- fee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Megalography pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- megGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LAHSay 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 megalography
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: meg-uh-LOG-ruh-fee.
What does megalography mean?
- The depiction of great or grand things, such as heroes and gods; painting on a large scale“The room was decorated with magnificent megalography, overwhelming the viewer upon entrance.”
- macrography; form of dysgraphia defined by unusually large handwriting
Words that rhyme with megalography
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of megalography.
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Questions about saying megalography
How do you pronounce megalography?
Say meg-uh-LAH-gruh-fee. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɛɡəˈlɑɡrəfi/. In British English it is /ˌmɛɡəˈlɒɡrəfi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in megalography?
Megalography has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LAH). Broken into parts: meg · uh · LAH · gruh · fee.
Is megalography 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 /ˌmɛɡəˈlɒɡrəfi/ (meg-uh-LOG-ruh-fee).