How to pronounce photoglyphic
Say it like foh-tuh-GLIF-ik. Photoglyphic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GLIF).
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- foh
- tuh
- GLIF
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Photoglyphic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- GLIFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of photoglyphic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: foh-tuh-GLIF-ik.
What does photoglyphic mean?
- Relating to the art of photoglyphy
Where does photoglyphic come from?
From photo- + glyphic.
Words that rhyme with photoglyphic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of photoglyphic.
Questions about saying photoglyphic
How do you pronounce photoglyphic?
Say foh-tuh-GLIF-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌfoʊtəˈɡlɪfɪk/. In British English it is /ˌfəʊtəˈɡlɪfɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in photoglyphic?
Photoglyphic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GLIF). Broken into parts: foh · tuh · GLIF · ik.
Is photoglyphic 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 /ˌfəʊtəˈɡlɪfɪk/ (foh-tuh-GLIF-ik).