How to pronounce stenograph
Say it like STEN-uh-graf. Stenograph has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEN).
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- STEN
- uh
- graf
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stenograph pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- STENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep 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 stenograph
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: STEN-uh-grahf.
What does stenograph mean?
- A production of stenography; anything written in shorthand.
- A shorthand character.
- A stenography machine.
- To write or report in stenographic characters.
Where does stenograph come from?
From steno- + -graph.
Questions about saying stenograph
How do you pronounce stenograph?
Say STEN-uh-graf. The American pronunciation is /ˈstɛnəɡræf/. In British English it is /ˈstɛnəɡrɑːf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stenograph?
Stenograph has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (STEN). Broken into parts: STEN · uh · graf.
Is stenograph 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 /ˈstɛnəɡrɑːf/ (STEN-uh-grahf).