How to Pronounce Photographic

To pronounce "photographic", say phot-ogr-APH-ic — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌfoʊtəˈɡɹæfɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

12

Letters

/ˌfoʊtəˈɡɹæfɪk/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/fˌəʊtəɡɹˈæfɪk/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “photographic”

Break "photographic" into 4 beats and lean on "APH" — that's the stressed one.

What does photographic mean?

adjective

  1. Telling the truth or giving a true result; exact; not defective or faulty

    “accurate knowledge”

  2. Deviating only slightly or within acceptable limits.

    “My horoscopes I read last week were surprisingly accurate.”

adjective

  1. Pertaining to photographs or photography.

    “This shop stocks all the latest photographic equipment.”

Synonyms

correctexactjustniceparticular

Antonyms

inaccurate

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Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "photographic"?▾

To pronounce "photographic", say phot-ogr-APH-ic — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌfoʊtəˈɡɹæfɪk/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

How many syllables are in "photographic"?▾

"Photographic" has 4 syllables: phot · ogr · aph · ic.

What is the IPA transcription of "photographic"?▾

The IPA transcription of "photographic" is /ˌfoʊtəˈɡɹæfɪk/.

What does "photographic" mean?▾

Photographic: Telling the truth or giving a true result; exact; not defective or faulty

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