How to pronounce seismograph
Say it like SYZE-muh-graf. Seismograph has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SYZE).
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- SYZE
- muh
- graf
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Seismograph pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SYZESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- grafKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of seismograph
American and British speakers say seismograph in essentially the same way: /ˈsaɪzməɡræf/ in the US and /ˈsaɪzməɡræf/ in the UK.
British respelling: SYZE-muh-graf.
What does seismograph mean?
- An instrument that automatically detects and records the intensity, direction and duration of earthquakes and similar events.
Where does seismograph come from?
From seismo- + -graph.
Questions about saying seismograph
How do you pronounce seismograph?
Say SYZE-muh-graf. The American pronunciation is /ˈsaɪzməɡræf/. In British English it is /ˈsaɪzməɡræf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in seismograph?
Seismograph has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SYZE). Broken into parts: SYZE · muh · graf.
Do Americans and Brits say seismograph the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsaɪzməɡræf/ and the British form is /ˈsaɪzməɡræf/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.