How to Pronounce Grapheme

To pronounce "grapheme", say GRAPH-em-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɡɹæf.iːm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈɡɹæf.iːm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “grapheme”

"grapheme" has 3 syllables: graph-em-e.

What does grapheme mean?

noun

  1. A fundamental unit of a writing system, corresponding to (for example) letters in the English alphabet or jamo in Korean Hangeul.
  2. In alphabetic writing, the shortest group of letters composing a phoneme.

Related words

characterphonemecorrespondencesgraphjamologographemegraphogramphonogram

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "grapheme"?▾

"Grapheme" has 3 syllables: graph · em · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "grapheme"?▾

The IPA transcription of "grapheme" is /ˈɡɹæf.iːm/.

What does "grapheme" mean?▾

Grapheme: A fundamental unit of a writing system, corresponding to (for example) letters in the English alphabet or jamo in Korean Hangeul.

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