Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

xylograph

/ˈzaɪ.lə.ɡɹæf/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
xy-lo-graph
IPA
/ˈzaɪ.lə.ɡɹæf/
25
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
3
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An engraving in wood or woodcut, especially one used in printing predating the Western tradition (14th c.).

noun

A print taken from such an engraving.

verb

To make a print from an engraving in wood.

Transitive verb

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Etymology

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈzaɪ.lə.ɡɹæf/
  • British English: /ˈzaɪ.ləʊ.ɡɹɑːf/

Usage

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Questions

How do you pronounce xylograph?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈzaɪ.lə.ɡɹæf/.
What does xylograph mean?
An engraving in wood or woodcut, especially one used in printing predating the Western tradition (14th c.).
Where does xylograph come from?
Back-formation from xylography, corresponding to xylo- (“wood”) + -graph.

How to pronounce xylograph

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