How to pronounce petroglyph
Say it like PET-ruh-glif. Petroglyph has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PET).
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- PET
- ruh
- glif
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Petroglyph pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PETSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- glifGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of petroglyph
American and British speakers say petroglyph in essentially the same way: /ˈpɛtrəˌɡlɪf/ in the US and /ˈpɛtrəˌɡlɪf/ in the UK.
British respelling: PET-ruh-glif.
What does petroglyph mean?
- A rock carving, especially one made in prehistoric times.
Questions about saying petroglyph
How do you pronounce petroglyph?
Say PET-ruh-glif. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛtrəˌɡlɪf/. In British English it is /ˈpɛtrəˌɡlɪf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in petroglyph?
Petroglyph has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PET). Broken into parts: PET · ruh · glif.
Do Americans and Brits say petroglyph the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpɛtrəˌɡlɪf/ and the British form is /ˈpɛtrəˌɡlɪf/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.