How to pronounce sonogram
Say it like SAH-nuh-gram. Sonogram has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAH).
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- SAH
- nuh
- gram
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sonogram pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- gramGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of sonogram
American and British speakers say sonogram in essentially the same way: /ˈsɑnəˌɡræm/ in the US and /ˈsəʊnəˌɡræm/ in the UK.
British respelling: SOH-nuh-gram.
What does sonogram mean?
- A spectrogram.
- To perform a sonogram upon.
Where does sonogram come from?
From Latin sonus (“sound”) + -gram, equivalent to sono- + -gram.
Words that rhyme with sonogram
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Questions about saying sonogram
How do you pronounce sonogram?
Say SAH-nuh-gram. The American pronunciation is /ˈsɑnəˌɡræm/. In British English it is /ˈsəʊnəˌɡræm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sonogram?
Sonogram has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SAH). Broken into parts: SAH · nuh · gram.
Do Americans and Brits say sonogram the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsɑnəˌɡræm/ and the British form is /ˈsəʊnəˌɡræm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.