How to pronounce typography
Say it like tuh-PAH-gruh-fee. Typography has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAH).
- tuh
- PAH
- gruh
- fee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Typography 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 typography
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: ty-POG-ruh-fee.
What does typography mean?
- The art or practice of setting and arranging type; typesetting.
- The practice or process of printing with type.
- The appearance and style of typeset matter.
Where does typography come from?
By surface analysis, type + -o- + -graphy.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with typography
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of typography.
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Words that sound like typography
Questions about saying typography
How do you pronounce typography?
Say tuh-PAH-gruh-fee. The American pronunciation is /təˈpɑɡrəfi/. In British English it is /taɪˈpɒɡrəfi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in typography?
Typography has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (PAH). Broken into parts: tuh · PAH · gruh · fee.
Is typography 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 /taɪˈpɒɡrəfi/ (ty-POG-ruh-fee).
What words sound the same as typography?
Typography sounds the same as topography in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.