How to pronounce pantograph
Say it like PAN-tuh-grahf. Pantograph has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAN).
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- PAN
- tuh
- grahf
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pantograph pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- grahfKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of pantograph
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: PAN-tuh-grahf.
What does pantograph mean?
- A mechanical linkage based on parallelograms causing two objects to move in parallel; notably as a drawing aid.“A pantograph can be adjusted to make either scaled or exact copies.”
- By extension, a structure of crosswise bars linked in such a way that it can extend and compress like an accordion, such as in a pantograph mirror or a scissor lift.
- A pattern printed on a document to reduce the ease of photocopying.“I was impressed by the quality of the pantograph; I hadn't noticed it on the original, but the copies were covered in unpleasant lines.”
- To engrave by means of a pantograph (parallel linkage) system.
Questions about saying pantograph
How do you pronounce pantograph?
Say PAN-tuh-grahf. The American pronunciation is /ˈpæntəɡrɑf/. In British English it is /ˈpæntəɡrɑːf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pantograph?
Pantograph has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAN). Broken into parts: PAN · tuh · grahf.
Is pantograph pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ˈpæntəɡrɑːf/ (PAN-tuh-grahf).