How to pronounce xylograph
Say it like ZY-luh-graf. Xylograph has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZY).
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- ZY
- luh
- graf
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Xylograph pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ZYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- grafKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
American vs British pronunciation of xylograph
- British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat.
British respelling: ZY-loh-grahf.
What does xylograph mean?
- An engraving in wood or woodcut, especially one used in printing predating the Western tradition (14th c.).
- A print taken from such an engraving.
- To make a print from an engraving in wood.
Where does xylograph come from?
Back-formation from xylography, corresponding to xylo- (“wood”) + -graph.
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Questions about saying xylograph
How do you pronounce xylograph?
Say ZY-luh-graf. The American pronunciation is /ˈzaɪləɡræf/. In British English it is /ˈzaɪləʊɡrɑːf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in xylograph?
Xylograph has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (ZY). Broken into parts: ZY · luh · graf.
Is xylograph pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers use the long "ah" vowel of father where Americans use the "a" of cat. The British form is /ˈzaɪləʊɡrɑːf/ (ZY-loh-grahf).