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graham

Definition:

(nou) United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918) (nou) United States dancer and choreographer whose work was noted for its austerity and technical rigor (1893-1991) (nou) flour made by grinding the entire wheat berry including the bran; (`whole meal flour' is British usage)

Phonetic Transcription:

ˈɡreɪəmkrækə

Examples:

He is the originator of the graham cracker.

I like eating a graham bread.

The graham cracker is popular in this grocery store.

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Related Words:

flour

wheat

cereal

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Common mistakes of graham pronunciation

Misplacing the "h": Some people pronounce "graham" as /ˈɡreɪəm/ by omitting the "h" sound. This leads to an incorrect pronunciation. Tip: Remember to include the "h" sound, pronounced as /ˈɡreɪ.həm/ in US English.
Incorrect vowel sounds: A common mistake is to pronounce "graham" with a long "a" sound, like /ˈɡreɪəm/. This is incorrect. Tip: Focus on the short "a" sound in the second syllable, pronounced as /ˈɡræ.həm/ in UK English.
Stressing the wrong syllable: Some may incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "graham" as /ɡrəˈhɛm/. This is not accurate. Tip: The primary stress should be on the first syllable, as in /ˈɡræ.həm/.
Ignoring the schwa sound: A frequent error is to pronounce "graham" without recognizing the schwa sound in the second syllable, leading to /ˈɡræ.hɛm/. This is incorrect. Tip: The second syllable should have the schwa sound, pronounced as /həm/.
Overemphasizing the final "m": Some may pronounce "graham" as /ˈɡræ.ham/, giving too much emphasis to the final "m." This alters the word's sound. Tip: Keep the final "m" light, pronounced as /həm/ in both US and UK English.

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "graham"?

The word "graham" is pronounced as /ˈɡreɪ.əm/ in American English and /ˈɡrɑː.əm/ in British English. The first syllable is stressed, sounding like "gray," followed by a schwa sound in the second syllable.

Is there a silent letter in "graham"?

Yes, in "graham," the "h" is silent. This means you pronounce it as if it were spelled "gram," with the emphasis on the first syllable.

What is the syllable breakdown for "graham"?

"graham" has two syllables: "gra" and "ham." The first syllable is stressed, making it sound like "gray," while the second syllable is pronounced with a softer "əm."

Are there common mistakes in pronouncing "graham"?

Many people mistakenly pronounce "graham" with a hard "h," saying it like "gra-ham." Remember, the correct pronunciation drops the "h," leading to a smoother sound.