How to Pronounce Calligram

To pronounce "calligram", say CALL-igr-am — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈkælɪɡɹæm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈkælɪɡɹæm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “calligram”

"calligram" has 3 syllables: call-igr-am.

What does calligram mean?

noun

  1. A word, phrase or longer text in which the typeface or the layout has some special significance.
  2. A signature made from interwoven Arabic words.

Synonyms

carmen figuratumfigure poem

Related words

ambigramtypogramsemagramlogogramaptagramcalligraphicstrigramwriting

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "calligram"?▾

"Calligram" has 3 syllables: call · igr · am.

What is the IPA transcription of "calligram"?▾

The IPA transcription of "calligram" is /ˈkælɪɡɹæm/.

What does "calligram" mean?▾

Calligram: A word, phrase or longer text in which the typeface or the layout has some special significance.

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