How to pronounce petroglyphs
Say it like PET-roh-glifs. Petroglyphs has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PET).
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- PET
- roh
- glifs
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Petroglyphs 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.
- rohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- glifsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of petroglyphs
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PET-roh-glifs.
What does petroglyphs mean?
- plural of petroglyph How to pronounce petroglyph
Questions about saying petroglyphs
How do you pronounce petroglyphs?
Say PET-roh-glifs. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɛtroʊˌɡlɪfs/. In British English it is /ˈpɛtrəʊˌɡlɪfs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in petroglyphs?
Petroglyphs has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PET). Broken into parts: PET · roh · glifs.
Is petroglyphs pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈpɛtrəʊˌɡlɪfs/ (PET-roh-glifs).