How to pronounce semantograph
Say it like sih-MAN-tuh-graf. Semantograph has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAN).
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- sih
- MAN
- tuh
- graf
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Semantograph pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- MANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tuhKeep 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 semantograph
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: sih-MAN-tuh-grahf.
What does semantograph mean?
- Alternative form of semantogram.
Where does semantograph come from?
From semanto- + -graph.
Questions about saying semantograph
How do you pronounce semantograph?
Say sih-MAN-tuh-graf. The American pronunciation is /sɪˈmæntəˌɡræf/. In British English it is /sɪˈmæntəˌɡrɑːf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in semantograph?
Semantograph has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAN). Broken into parts: sih · MAN · tuh · graf.
Is semantograph 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 /sɪˈmæntəˌɡrɑːf/ (sih-MAN-tuh-grahf).