How to pronounce stenographer
Say it like stuh-NAH-gruh-fer. Stenographer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAH).
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- stuh
- NAH
- gruh
- fer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stenographer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- stuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- gruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ferKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of stenographer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: stuh-NOG-ruh-fuh.
What does stenographer mean?
- Someone skilled in the writing of shorthand or the use of a stenotype machine, especially for the purpose of rapid transcription of speech. One employed in such a role: a professional transcriptionist who employs shorthand.
- One who invents or studies systems of shorthand.
Where does stenographer come from?
From stenography + -er.
Words that rhyme with stenographer
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Questions about saying stenographer
How do you pronounce stenographer?
Say stuh-NAH-gruh-fer. The American pronunciation is /stəˈnɑɡrəfɚ/. In British English it is /stəˈnɒɡrəfə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stenographer?
Stenographer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAH). Broken into parts: stuh · NAH · gruh · fer.
Is stenographer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /stəˈnɒɡrəfə/ (stuh-NOG-ruh-fuh).