How to Pronounce Cartography

To pronounce "cartography", say CART-ogr-aphy — 3 syllables, IPA /kɐː(ɹ)ˈtɔɡɹəfɪi̯/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/kɐː(ɹ)ˈtɔɡɹəfɪi̯/

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💡 Tip for remembering “cartography”

"cartography" has 3 syllables: cart-ogr-aphy. It rhymes with chartography, if that helps it stick.

What does cartography mean?

noun

  1. The creation of charts and maps based on the layout of a territory's geography.
  2. An illustrative discussion of a topic.

Synonyms

cartology

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Words that rhyme with cartography

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chartography

Related words

mapmakingmapchartmappingmapperchartingplanographydrawing

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "cartography"?▾

"Cartography" has 3 syllables: cart · ogr · aphy.

What is the IPA transcription of "cartography"?▾

The IPA transcription of "cartography" is /kɐː(ɹ)ˈtɔɡɹəfɪi̯/.

What does "cartography" mean?▾

Cartography: The creation of charts and maps based on the layout of a territory's geography.

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