How to Pronounce Photography

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

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3

Syllables

11

Letters

/fəˈtɒɡɹəfi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “photography”

"photography" has 3 syllables: phot-ogr-aphy. It rhymes with pornography and topography, if that helps it stick.

What does photography mean?

noun

  1. The art and technology of producing images on photosensitive surfaces, and its digital counterpart.
  2. The occupation of taking (and often printing) photographs.

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Words that rhyme with photography

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pornographytopographygeographyiconographyhistoriographyhagiographybibliographyorthographybiographychoreographydemographytypography

Related words

photographingphotographphotographercameraphotographicimagingphotokirlian

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "photography"?▾

"Photography" has 3 syllables: phot · ogr · aphy.

What is the IPA transcription of "photography"?▾

The IPA transcription of "photography" is /fəˈtɒɡɹəfi/.

What does "photography" mean?▾

Photography: The art and technology of producing images on photosensitive surfaces, and its digital counterpart.

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