How to pronounce photographer
Say it like fuh-TAH-gruh-fer. Photographer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAH).
- fuh
- TAH
- gruh
- fer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tip: The stress jumps to the second syllable: 'fuh-TOG-ruh-fer', unlike PHO-to-graph.
Photographer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- gruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ferKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of photographer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: fuh-TOG-ruh-fuh.
What does photographer mean?
- One who takes photographs, typically as an occupation.
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Words that rhyme with photographer
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Questions about saying photographer
How do you pronounce photographer?
Say fuh-TAH-gruh-fer. The American pronunciation is /fəˈtɑɡrəfɚ/. In British English it is /fəˈtɒɡrəfə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in photographer?
Photographer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TAH). Broken into parts: fuh · TAH · gruh · fer.
Is photographer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /fəˈtɒɡrəfə/ (fuh-TOG-ruh-fuh).