American English

How to pronounce photographic

adjectiveB2
fohdduhgRAAfihk

/ˌfoʊ.ɾəgˈɹæ.fɪk̚/

4 syllables · Stress the third syllable.

Relating to photographs or to the process of making them.

What to listen for

The main stress in “photographic” is on the third syllable: ˌfoʊ.ɾəgˈɹæ.fɪk̚.

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Meanings & examples

adjective

Relating to photographs or to the process of making them.

The museum has a large photographic collection.

The report includes photographic evidence.

Common phrases & grammar

photographic evidence · photographic image · photographic equipment · photographic collection

photographic + noun

adjectiveless common

Able to remember or show visual details with extremely high accuracy.

Maya has a photographic memory.

He gave a photographic description of the room.

Good to know

Photographic memory is a common fixed expression for an unusually strong visual memory.

Common phrases & grammar

photographic memory

have + a + photographic + memory

Useful expressions

photographic memory

An ability to remember things with extremely clear visual detail.

She seems to have a photographic memory.

Related words & forms