How to pronounce vexillographer
Say it like vek-sih-LOG-ruh-fer. Vexillographer has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOG).
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- vek
- sih
- LOG
- ruh
- fer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Vexillographer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- vekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- sihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LOGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ruhKeep 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 vexillographer
- 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: vek-sih-LOG-ruh-fuh.
What does vexillographer mean?
- A person who designs flags professionally or semi-professionally.
Where does vexillographer come from?
From vexillo- + -grapher, by analogy with lexicographer etc.
Words that rhyme with vexillographer
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Questions about saying vexillographer
How do you pronounce vexillographer?
Say vek-sih-LOG-ruh-fer. The American pronunciation is /ˌvɛksɪˈlɑɡrəfɚ/. In British English it is /ˌvɛksɪˈlɒɡrəfə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in vexillographer?
Vexillographer has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOG). Broken into parts: vek · sih · LOG · ruh · fer.
Is vexillographer 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 /ˌvɛksɪˈlɒɡrəfə/ (vek-sih-LOG-ruh-fuh).