How to Pronounce Choreography

"Choreography" is not spelled the way it sounds. Its pronunciation is /ˌkɔɹiˈɑɡɹəfi/ in IPA and it has 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents — the audio is the reliable guide for a word like this.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˌkɔɹiˈɑɡɹəfi/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/kˌɔːɹɪˈɒɡɹəfi/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “choreography

"choreography" has 5 syllables: choreography.

What does choreography mean?

noun

  1. The art of creating, arranging and recording the dance movements of a work, such as a ballet.
  2. The art of creating and arranging sequences of movement for performances of any kind, such as in fight choreography.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "choreography"?

"Choreography" is not spelled the way it sounds. Its pronunciation is /ˌkɔɹiˈɑɡɹəfi/ in IPA and it has 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents — the audio is the reliable guide for a word like this.

How many syllables are in "choreography"?

"Choreography" has 5 syllables.

What is the IPA transcription of "choreography"?

The IPA transcription of "choreography" is /ˌkɔɹiˈɑɡɹəfi/.

What does "choreography" mean?

Choreography: The art of creating, arranging and recording the dance movements of a work, such as a ballet.

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