How to Pronounce Petroglyph

To pronounce "petroglyph", say PETR-oglyph — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

10

Letters

PETR-oglyph

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💡 Tip for remembering “petroglyph”

"petroglyph" has 2 syllables: petr-oglyph. It rhymes with stiff and whiff, if that helps it stick.

What does petroglyph mean?

noun

  1. A rock carving, especially one made in prehistoric times.

Words that rhyme with petroglyph

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

stiffwhiffbiffquiffglyphriffgliffsniffspifftiffziffgriff

Related words

peckedpictographspetroglyphypetrogrampetrosomatoglyphpetrospherepetralogyartifact

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "petroglyph"?▾

"Petroglyph" has 2 syllables: petr · oglyph.

What does "petroglyph" mean?▾

Petroglyph: A rock carving, especially one made in prehistoric times.

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