How to pronounce phonogram
Say it like FAH-nuh-gram. Phonogram has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAH).
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- FAH
- nuh
- gram
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phonogram pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- gramGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of phonogram
American and British speakers say phonogram in essentially the same way: /ˈfɑnəˌɡræm/ in the US and /ˈfəʊnəɡræm/ in the UK.
British respelling: FOH-nuh-gram.
What does phonogram mean?
- A character or symbol (grapheme) that represents a sound, as opposed to logograms and determinatives.
- An audio recording, regardless of physical format.
Where does phonogram come from?
From phono- + -gram.
Words that rhyme with phonogram
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of phonogram.
Questions about saying phonogram
How do you pronounce phonogram?
Say FAH-nuh-gram. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɑnəˌɡræm/. In British English it is /ˈfəʊnəɡræm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phonogram?
Phonogram has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAH). Broken into parts: FAH · nuh · gram.
Do Americans and Brits say phonogram the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɑnəˌɡræm/ and the British form is /ˈfəʊnəɡræm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.