How to Pronounce Graph

To pronounce "graph", say GRAPH — one syllable, IPA /ɡɹæf/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllable

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Letters

/ɡɹæf/

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💡 Tip for remembering “graph”

"graph" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with gaf and chaff, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: graf, graef, graefe, graeff — easy to mix up when writing.

What does graph mean?

noun

  1. (applied mathematics) A data chart (graphical representation of data) intended to illustrate the relationship between a set (or sets) of numbers (quantities, measurements or indicative numbers) and a reference set, whose elements are indexed to those of the former set(s) and may or may not be numbers.
  2. A set of points constituting a graphical representation of a real function; (formally) a set of tuples (x_1, x_2, \ldots, x_m, y)\in\R^{m+1}, where y=f(x_1, x_2, \ldots, x_m) for a given function f: \R^m\rightarrow\R.

verb

  1. To draw a graph.
  2. To draw a graph of a function.

Synonyms

glyphtopological graphchartplot

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Words that rhyme with graph

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gafchaffgaffstafflaughepitaphgaffecarafehalfgiraffesclaffphotograph

Related words

diagramflowchartfiguregraphicalchartmapdesigngraphically

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "graph"?▾

"Graph" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "graph"?▾

The IPA transcription of "graph" is /ɡɹæf/.

What does "graph" mean?▾

Graph: (applied mathematics) A data chart (graphical representation of data) intended to illustrate the relationship between a set (or sets) of numbers (quantities, measurements or indicative numbers) and a reference set, whose elements are indexed to those of the former set(s) and may or may not be numbers.

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