How to pronounce ondograph
Say it like AHN-duh-graf. Ondograph has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AHN).
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- AHN
- duh
- graf
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ondograph pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AHNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- duhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- grafGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of ondograph
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: ON-doh-grahf.
What does ondograph mean?
- An instrument for autographically recording the waveforms of varying currents, especially rapidly varying alternating currents.
Where does ondograph come from?
Borrowed from French ondographe, from onde (“wave”) + -o- + -graphe.
Questions about saying ondograph
How do you pronounce ondograph?
Say AHN-duh-graf. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑndəˌɡræf/. In British English it is /ˈɒndəʊˌɡrɑːf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ondograph?
Ondograph has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AHN). Broken into parts: AHN · duh · graf.
Is ondograph 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 /ˈɒndəʊˌɡrɑːf/ (ON-doh-grahf).