How to Pronounce Hagiography

To pronounce "hagiography", say HAG-iogr-aphy — 3 syllables, IPA /ˌhæɡiˈɒɡɹəfi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˌhæɡiˈɒɡɹəfi/

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💡 Tip for remembering “hagiography”

"hagiography" has 3 syllables: hag-iogr-aphy. It rhymes with pornography and topography, if that helps it stick.

What does hagiography mean?

noun

  1. The study of saints and the documentation of their lives.
  2. A biography of a saint.

Words that rhyme with hagiography

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pornographytopographygeographyiconographyhistoriographybibliographyorthographybiographychoreographydemographytypographyphotography

Related words

hagiologysaintologyhistoriographyheresiologymystoriographymartyrologystoriologymartyrologie

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hagiography"?▾

"Hagiography" has 3 syllables: hag · iogr · aphy.

What is the IPA transcription of "hagiography"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hagiography" is /ˌhæɡiˈɒɡɹəfi/.

What does "hagiography" mean?▾

Hagiography: The study of saints and the documentation of their lives.

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