How to Pronounce Pyrography

To pronounce "pyrography", say PYROGR-aphy — 2 syllables. 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

PYROGR-aphy

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💡 Tip for remembering “pyrography”

"pyrography" has 2 syllables: pyrogr-aphy. It rhymes with chirography and horography, if that helps it stick.

What does pyrography mean?

noun

  1. The freehanded art of decorating wood, leather or other materials with burn marks (resulting in surface burned designs) from the controlled application of a heated object or tool such as a poker.
  2. A decoration or design so produced.

Synonyms

pokerworkpyrogravurewood burning

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Words that rhyme with pyrography

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

chirographyhorographycerographyorographyaerographyxerographychorographyurographyneurography

Related words

pyrothonidepyropyroballogypyrophiliapyrobolypyrolatorpapyrographypyretotherapy

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pyrography"?▾

"Pyrography" has 2 syllables: pyrogr · aphy.

What does "pyrography" mean?▾

Pyrography: The freehanded art of decorating wood, leather or other materials with burn marks (resulting in surface burned designs) from the controlled application of a heated object or tool such as a poker.

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