How to pronounce orography
Say it like o-ROG-ruh-fee. Orography has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROG).
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- o
- ROG
- ruh
- fee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Orography pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- oKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ROGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ruhKeep 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 orography
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: o-ROG-ruh-fee.
What does orography mean?
- The scientific study, or a physical description of mountains.
- The orographic features of a region.
Where does orography come from?
From oro- (“mountain”) + -graphy.
Words that rhyme with orography
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of orography.
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- cinematography
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Questions about saying orography
How do you pronounce orography?
Say o-ROG-ruh-fee. The American pronunciation is /ɑˈrɑɡrəfi/. In British English it is /ɒˈrɒɡrəfi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in orography?
Orography has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (ROG). Broken into parts: o · ROG · ruh · fee.
Is orography 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 /ɒˈrɒɡrəfi/ (o-ROG-ruh-fee).