How to Pronounce Photograph

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

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈfoʊtəˌɡɹæf/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/fˈəʊtəɡɹˌæf/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “photograph

Break "photograph" into 3 beats and lean on "PHOT" — that's the stressed one.

What does photograph mean?

noun

  1. A picture created by projecting an image onto a photosensitive surface such as a chemically treated plate or film, CCD receptor, etc.

verb

  1. To take a photograph (of).
  2. To fix permanently in the memory etc.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "photograph"?

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

How many syllables are in "photograph"?

"Photograph" has 3 syllables: phot · ogr · aph.

What is the IPA transcription of "photograph"?

The IPA transcription of "photograph" is /ˈfoʊtəˌɡɹæf/.

What does "photograph" mean?

Photograph: A picture created by projecting an image onto a photosensitive surface such as a chemically treated plate or film, CCD receptor, etc.

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