How to pronounce stenography
Say it like stuh-NAH-gruh-fee. Stenography has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAH).
- stuh
- NAH
- gruh
- fee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stenography 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.
- feeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of stenography
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: stih-NOG-ruh-fee.
What does stenography mean?
- The practice of transcribing speech (primarily for later dictation or testimony), usually using shorthand
Where does stenography come from?
From steno- (“narrow”) + -graphy.
Words that rhyme with stenography
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of stenography.
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Questions about saying stenography
How do you pronounce stenography?
Say stuh-NAH-gruh-fee. The American pronunciation is /stəˈnɑɡrəfi/. In British English it is /stɪˈnɒɡrəfi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stenography?
Stenography has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAH). Broken into parts: stuh · NAH · gruh · fee.
Is stenography pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /stɪˈnɒɡrəfi/ (stih-NOG-ruh-fee).