How to pronounce tachygraphy
Say it like ta-KIG-ruh-fee. Tachygraphy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KIG).
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- ta
- KIG
- ruh
- fee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Tachygraphy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- taKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- KIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ruhKeep 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 tachygraphy
American and British speakers say tachygraphy in essentially the same way: /tæˈkɪɡrəfi/ in the US and /tæˈkɪɡrəfi/ in the UK.
British respelling: ta-KIG-ruh-fee.
What does tachygraphy mean?
- The art and practice of rapid writing.
Words that rhyme with tachygraphy
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of tachygraphy.
Questions about saying tachygraphy
How do you pronounce tachygraphy?
Say ta-KIG-ruh-fee. The American pronunciation is /tæˈkɪɡrəfi/. In British English it is /tæˈkɪɡrəfi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in tachygraphy?
Tachygraphy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (KIG). Broken into parts: ta · KIG · ruh · fee.
Do Americans and Brits say tachygraphy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /tæˈkɪɡrəfi/ and the British form is /tæˈkɪɡrəfi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.