How to pronounce sphygmograph
Say it like SFIG-muh-grahf. Sphygmograph has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SFIG).
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US American/ˈsfɪɡmʊɡrɑf/SFIG-muh-grahf
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- SFIG
- muh
- grahf
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sphygmograph pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SFIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- grahfKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does sphygmograph mean?
noun
- A mechanical device used to measure blood pressure and pulse.
Where does sphygmograph come from?
From sphygmo- (“pulse”) + -graph.
Questions about saying sphygmograph
How do you pronounce sphygmograph?
Say SFIG-muh-grahf. The American pronunciation is /ˈsfɪɡmʊɡrɑf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sphygmograph?
Sphygmograph has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SFIG). Broken into parts: SFIG · muh · grahf.