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photography

Definition:

(nou) the act of taking and printing photographs (nou) the process of producing images of objects on photosensitive surfaces (nou) the occupation of taking and printing photographs or making movies

Phonetic Transcription:

fəˈtɒɡrəfi

Examples:

I have a penchant for electronics, and am getting into the art of photography.

The photography in the museum is prohibited.

The main challenge for photography is the pricing.

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Common mistakes of photography pronunciation

Misplacing the stress: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "pho-ˈtog-raphy." The correct stress is on the third syllable: "fə-ˈtɒg-rə-fi" in UK and "fə-ˈtɑː-grə-fi" in US. Tip: Practice emphasizing "graph" to master the stress.
Omitting the "o": Some might say "f'tography," dropping the "o" sound. The "o" in "photography" is essential, pronounced as "ə." Tip: Break the word into syllables: "pho-TOG-ra-phy" to ensure you include every sound.
Incorrect vowel sounds: Learners often mispronounce "o" in the second syllable, saying "fuh-TAW-gra-fee" instead of "fə-ˈtɑː-grə-fi" (US) or "fə-ˈtɒg-rə-fi" (UK). Tip: Focus on the schwa sound "ə" in unstressed syllables.
Overemphasizing the "g": Some pronounce "photography" with a hard "g," saying "pho-tog-GRA-phy." The "g" should be soft and not overly stressed. Tip: Keep the "g" light and blend it smoothly with the following syllable.
Mispronouncing the final "y": A common error is saying "photograph-ee" instead of "photography." The final "y" is pronounced as "i" in "photography." Tip: Remember that the ending is pronounced "fi" not "fee" to keep it accurate.

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "photography" in American English?

In American English, "photography" is pronounced as /fəˈtɑːɡrəfi/ with the primary stress on the second syllable, "tog." The "o" in the first syllable is pronounced as a schwa sound, similar to "uh."

What is the British English pronunciation of "photography"?

In British English, "photography" is pronounced as /fəˈtɒɡrəfi/ with the primary stress still on the second syllable, "tog." The key difference is in the vowel sound of the second syllable, where "o" is pronounced like the "o" in "lot."

How many syllables are in the word "photography"?

The word "photography" has five syllables: "pho-to-gra-phy." Each syllable is pronounced clearly, with the primary stress on the second syllable.

Are there any common mistakes when pronouncing "photography"?

Many people mistakenly put the stress on the first syllable, saying "PHO-tography" instead of the correct "pho-TOG-raphy." It's important to focus on the second syllable for proper pronunciation.