How to Pronounce Photography

"Photography" is not spelled the way it sounds. Its pronunciation is /fəˈtɑɡɹəfi/ in IPA and it has 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents — the audio is the reliable guide for a word like this.

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Syllables

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Letters

/fəˈtɑɡɹəfi/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/fətˈɒɡɹəfˌi/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “photography

"photography" has 4 syllables: photography.

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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How do you pronounce "photography"?

"Photography" is not spelled the way it sounds. Its pronunciation is /fəˈtɑɡɹəfi/ in IPA and it has 4 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents — the audio is the reliable guide for a word like this.

How many syllables are in "photography"?

"Photography" has 4 syllables.

What is the IPA transcription of "photography"?

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

What does "photography" mean?

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

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