How to pronounce orographic
Say it like or-uh-GRAF-ik. Orographic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GRAF).
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US American/ˌɔrəˈɡræfɪk/or-uh-GRAF-ik
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- or
- uh
- GRAF
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Orographic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- orGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GRAFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does orographic mean?
adjective
- Of or pertaining to the physical features of mountains, or to orography.
- Of or pertaining to the effects of mountains on weather.
Where does orographic come from?
From orography + -ic.
Words that rhyme with orographic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of orographic.
- traffic
- geographic
- demographic
- photographic
- pornographic
- holographic
- topographic
- ethnographic
- hydrographic
- cartographic
Questions about saying orographic
How do you pronounce orographic?
Say or-uh-GRAF-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌɔrəˈɡræfɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in orographic?
Orographic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GRAF). Broken into parts: or · uh · GRAF · ik.