How to pronounce calligraphy
American English pronunciation
kuh-LIG-ruh-fee
- IPA
- /kəˈlɪɡɹəfi/
- Syllables
- kuh · LIG · ruh · fee (4 syllables, stress on the 2nd)
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What calligraphy means
The art of beautiful, fancy handwriting
In a sentence: Aunt June used calligraphy to write each guest's name on the cards.
Where it comes from: It comes from Greek words meaning "beauty" and "to draw."
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