How to pronounce polygraph
Say it like PAH-lee-graf. Polygraph has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAH).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈpɑˌliˌɡræf/PAH-lee-graf
UK British/ˈpɒliɡræf/POL-ee-graf
- PAH
- lee
- graf
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Polygraph pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- leeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- grafGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of polygraph
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: POL-ee-graf.
What does polygraph mean?
noun
- A device which measures and records several physiological variables such as blood pressure, heart rate, respiration and skin conductivity while a series of questions is being posed to a subject, in an attempt to detect deception.
- A mechanical instrument for multiplying copies of a writing, resembling multiple pantographs.
- A group of letters that represent a single phoneme.
- To administer a polygraph test to.“The FBI polygraphed the suspect but learned nothing because they already knew he was lying.”
Where does polygraph come from?
From poly- + -graph.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- autopen
- multigraph
- computad
Questions about saying polygraph
How do you pronounce polygraph?
Say PAH-lee-graf. The American pronunciation is /ˈpɑˌliˌɡræf/. In British English it is /ˈpɒliɡræf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in polygraph?
Polygraph has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PAH). Broken into parts: PAH · lee · graf.
Is polygraph pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˈpɒliɡræf/ (POL-ee-graf).