How to Pronounce "seismographs"
word
ˈsaɪzməˌɡræfs
SYZ-muh-grafs
sˈaɪzməɡɹˌæfz
SYZ-muh-grafz
Definition
Seismographs are scientific instruments that measure and record movements in the ground, especially during earthquakes.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsaɪzməˌɡræfs
British English
sˈaɪzməɡɹˌæfz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SYZ-muh-grafs
UK
SYZ-muh-grafz
Listen in Context
Seismographs record the shaking of the earth during an earthquake.
Scientists use seismographs to study earthquakes.
Many seismographs are installed in earthquake zones.
Thanks to modern seismographs, we can detect even tiny tremors far underground.