How to pronounce orthographic
Say it like or-thuh-GRAF-ik. Orthographic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GRAF).
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- or
- thuh
- GRAF
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Orthographic 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.
- thuhKeep 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.
American vs British pronunciation of orthographic
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: aw-thuh-GRAF-ik.
What does orthographic mean?
- Of a projection used in maps, architecture etc., in which the rays are parallel.
- Of, or relating to, orthography.
Where does orthographic come from?
From ortho- + -graph + -ic.
Words that rhyme with orthographic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of orthographic.
- traffic
- geographic
- demographic
- photographic
- pornographic
- holographic
- topographic
- ethnographic
- hydrographic
- cartographic
Questions about saying orthographic
How do you pronounce orthographic?
Say or-thuh-GRAF-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌɔrθəˈɡræfɪk/. In British English it is /ˌɔːθəˈɡræfɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in orthographic?
Orthographic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GRAF). Broken into parts: or · thuh · GRAF · ik.
Is orthographic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌɔːθəˈɡræfɪk/ (aw-thuh-GRAF-ik).