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logogram

noun

A single written symbol that represents an entire word or phrase without indicating its pronunciation

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
L
Ends with
M
Contains
OG
Scrabble score
12

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈlɒɡəɡɹæm

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. A single written symbol that represents an entire word or phrase without indicating its pronunciation

    “‘7’ is a logogram that is pronounced ‘seven’ in English and ‘nanatsu’ in Japanese”

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Example Sentences

‘7’ is a logogram that is pronounced ‘seven’ in English and ‘nanatsu’ in Japanese

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