How to Pronounce Graphemes

To pronounce "graphemes", say GRAPH-em-es — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

GRAPH-em-es

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💡 Tip for remembering “graphemes”

"graphemes" has 3 syllables: graph-em-es.

What does graphemes 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

charactergraphemicsmorphemesphonemesgrammesphonemelexemesconsonants

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "graphemes"?▾

"Graphemes" has 3 syllables: graph · em · es.

What does "graphemes" mean?▾

Graphemes: 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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