How to Pronounce Typography

To pronounce "typography", say TYPOGR-aphy — 2 syllables, IPA /taɪˈpɒɡɹəfi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

10

Letters

/taɪˈpɒɡɹəfi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “typography”

"typography" has 2 syllables: typogr-aphy. It rhymes with pornography and topography, if that helps it stick.

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

What does typography mean?

noun

  1. The art or practice of setting and arranging type; typesetting.
  2. The practice or process of printing with type.

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Words that rhyme with typography

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

pornographytopographygeographyiconographyhistoriographyhagiographybibliographyorthographybiographychoreographydemographyphotography

Related words

compositiontypetopographytypesettingtypographfontographyteletypesettingtypeface

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "typography"?▾

"Typography" has 2 syllables: typogr · aphy.

What is the IPA transcription of "typography"?▾

The IPA transcription of "typography" is /taɪˈpɒɡɹəfi/.

What does "typography" mean?▾

Typography: The art or practice of setting and arranging type; typesetting.

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