How to Pronounce Phonograph

To pronounce "phonograph", say PHON-ogr-aph — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈfəʊnəˌɡɹɑːf/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈfəʊnəˌɡɹɑːf/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “phonograph”

"phonograph" has 3 syllables: phon-ogr-aph. It rhymes with gaf and chaff, if that helps it stick.

What does phonograph mean?

noun

  1. A device that captures sound waves onto an engraved archive; a lathe.
  2. A device that records or plays sound from cylinder records.

verb

  1. To record for playback by phonograph.
  2. To transcribe into phonographic symbols.

Synonyms

talking phonographgramophonerecord player

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Words that rhyme with phonograph

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gafchaffgaffstafflaughepitaphgaffecarafehalfgiraffesclaffphotograph

Related words

chansonsongtelephonographgraphophonepallographgraphogramxylographdictaphone

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "phonograph"?▾

"Phonograph" has 3 syllables: phon · ogr · aph.

What is the IPA transcription of "phonograph"?▾

The IPA transcription of "phonograph" is /ˈfəʊnəˌɡɹɑːf/.

What does "phonograph" mean?▾

Phonograph: A device that captures sound waves onto an engraved archive; a lathe.

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