How to pronounce "lexigram" in English
ˈlɛk.sɪˌɡɹæm
LEK·sih·gram
Primary stress: LEK
Hear native speakers say lexigram in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “lexigram”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
LEK
Elevated pitch, sustained vowel length, and full acoustic clarity.
sih
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
gram
Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
Primary emphasis falls on the first syllable ("LEK"). Raise your pitch and sustain the vowel length on this syllable while relaxing the surrounding syllables.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels.
How Native Speakers Say It: Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "lexigram" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "lexigram is" sounds like "lexigram-iz").
Maintain the stress-timed rhythm of English: compress unstressed syllables rapidly so the beat of "lexigram" aligns naturally with adjacent words.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“Video: This lexigram also refers to a place in the woods.”— TEDWatch clip
“Compare the chalk writing with the lexigram on the keyboard.”— TEDWatch clip
“The curved line is very similar to the lexigram.”— TEDWatch clip
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Video: This lexigram also refers to a place in the woods.
Hear it in context: “lexigram”
3 clipsThe English word “lexigram” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈlɛk.sɪˌɡɹæm (phonetic respelling: LEK-sih-gram). Phonologically, it consists of 3 syllables (LEK · sih · gram), with primary lexical stress placed on the 1st (initial) syllable (LEK). Grammatically, “lexigram” functions as a noun. SayItVid indexes 3 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “lexigram” in natural connected speech across American (US: 3 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TED.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (3 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDClip #1 · @12:30
“until we stood back and looked at it and rotated it. Video: This lexigram also refers to a place in the woods. The curved line is very similar to the lexigram.”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDClip #2 · @12:00
“"A frame" represents a hut in the woods. Compare the chalk writing with the lexigram on the keyboard. Panbanisha began writing the lexigrams on the forest floor.”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDClip #3 · @12:32
“Video: This lexigram also refers to a place in the woods. The curved line is very similar to the lexigram. The next symbol Panbanisha writes represents "collar."”
Definition & Meaning: “lexigram”
- A symbol that represents a word but is not necessarily indicative of the object referenced by the word, used in studies of communication
Example Sentences (3)
- “Near-synonyms: lexigraph (polysemic, sometimes synonymous), logogram, logograph”
- “Video: This lexigram also refers to a place in the woods.”
- “Compare the chalk writing with the lexigram on the keyboard.”
Pronounce: “lexigram”
- Pronunciation:
- LEK-sih-gram
- Syllables:
- LEK · sih · gram
- Written Hyphenation:
- le · xi · gram
- Primary stress:
- LEK
- IPA:
- ˈlɛk.sɪˌɡɹæm
- Hear it in context
- lexigram
Words that Rhyme with “lexigram”
-ɛksɪˌgræmWords that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"lexigram" (⁄ˈlɛk.sɪˌɡɹæm⁄) has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "lexigram" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about lexigram
How do you pronounce “lexigram”?
“lexigram” is pronounced ⁄ˈlɛk.sɪˌɡɹæm⁄ (LEK-sih-gram). Listen to the native-speaker clips above to hear it in real conversation.
How many syllables are in “lexigram”?
“lexigram” has 3 syllables: LEK · sih · gram.
Where is the stress in “lexigram”?
The primary stress in “lexigram” is on “LEK”. Listen for that stressed syllable in the clips above.
What does “lexigram” mean?
A symbol that represents a word but is not necessarily indicative of the object referenced by the word, used in studies of communication
How can I hear “lexigram” used in real sentences?
This page has 3 real-world video examples of “lexigram” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “lexigram”?
Avoid pronouncing every vowel with full acoustic weight. Non-native speakers often over-enunciate unstressed vowels. Only give full vowel clarity to the primary stressed syllable. Relax all unstressed vowels into a neutral, low-energy schwa (⁄ə⁄).