How to pronounce phonograph
Say it like FOH-nuh-graf. Phonograph has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOH).
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- FOH
- nuh
- graf
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Phonograph pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- grafGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of phonograph
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FOH-nuh-grahf.
What does phonograph mean?
- A device that captures sound waves onto an engraved archive; a lathe.
- A character or symbol used to represent a sound, especially one used in phonography.
- To record for playback by phonograph.
- To transcribe into phonographic symbols.
Where does phonograph come from?
From phono- + -graph.
Questions about saying phonograph
How do you pronounce phonograph?
Say FOH-nuh-graf. The American pronunciation is /ˈfoʊnəˌɡræf/. In British English it is /ˈfəʊnəˌɡrɑːf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in phonograph?
Phonograph has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FOH). Broken into parts: FOH · nuh · graf.
Is phonograph 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 /ˈfəʊnəˌɡrɑːf/ (FOH-nuh-grahf).