How to Pronounce Photographer

To pronounce "photographer", say PHOT-ogr-aph-er — 4 syllables, IPA /fəˈtɒɡɹəfə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

12

Letters

/fəˈtɒɡɹəfə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “photographer”

"photographer" has 4 syllables: phot-ogr-aph-er. It rhymes with videographer and cinematographer, if that helps it stick.

What does photographer mean?

noun

  1. One who takes photographs, typically as an occupation.

Synonyms

photographist

Words that rhyme with photographer

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

videographercinematographercrystallographerlexicographergeographerautobiographerbiographerpornographerchoreographerdemographeroceanographersiderographer

Related words

photographyphotographingcameraphotographphotophotographicpicturecameraman

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "photographer"?▾

"Photographer" has 4 syllables: phot · ogr · aph · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "photographer"?▾

The IPA transcription of "photographer" is /fəˈtɒɡɹəfə/.

What does "photographer" mean?▾

Photographer: One who takes photographs, typically as an occupation.

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