How to Pronounce Topography

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

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/təˈpɒɡɹəfi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “topography”

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

Sounds exactly like: typography — easy to mix up when writing.

What does topography mean?

noun

  1. A precise description of a place.
  2. A detailed graphic representation of the surface features of a place or object.

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Words that rhyme with topography

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

pornographygeographyiconographyhistoriographyhagiographybibliographyorthographybiographychoreographydemographytypographyphotography

Related words

topographictopographicalsurveyingmaplandscapetypographygeographygeomorphology

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "topography"?▾

"Topography" has 3 syllables: top · ogr · aphy.

What is the IPA transcription of "topography"?▾

The IPA transcription of "topography" is /təˈpɒɡɹəfi/.

What does "topography" mean?▾

Topography: A precise description of a place.

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