How to pronounce topography
Say it like tuh-PAH-gruh-fee. Topography has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAH).
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- tuh
- PAH
- gruh
- fee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Topography pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- PAHSay 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 topography
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: tuh-POG-ruh-fee.
What does topography mean?
- A precise description of a place.
- A detailed graphic representation of the surface features of a place or object.
- The features themselves.
Where does topography come from?
First attested in 1432.
Words that rhyme with topography
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of topography.
- photography
- geography
- biography
- bibliography
- autobiography
- choreography
- cinematography
- typography
- chromatography
- cryptography
Words that sound like topography
Questions about saying topography
How do you pronounce topography?
Say tuh-PAH-gruh-fee. The American pronunciation is /təˈpɑɡrəfi/. In British English it is /təˈpɒɡrəfi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in topography?
Topography has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAH). Broken into parts: tuh · PAH · gruh · fee.
Is topography 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 /təˈpɒɡrəfi/ (tuh-POG-ruh-fee).
What words sound the same as topography?
Topography sounds the same as typography in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.