How to pronounce gazetteer
Say it like gaz-uh-TEER. Gazetteer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEER).
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- gaz
- uh
- TEER
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gazetteer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- gazGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of gazetteer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: gaz-uh-TEER.
What does gazetteer mean?
- Synonym of gazette (“to announce the status of (someone) in an official gazette”).
- A dictionary or index of geographical locations.
- A similar descriptive list (often alphabetical) of information on other subjects.
- To describe the geography of (a country or other place) in a gazetteer (etymology 2, noun sense 1).
Where does gazetteer come from?
The verb is derived from the noun.
Words that rhyme with gazetteer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of gazetteer.
Questions about saying gazetteer
How do you pronounce gazetteer?
Say gaz-uh-TEER. The American pronunciation is /ˌɡæzəˈtɪr/. In British English it is /ˌɡæzəˈtɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gazetteer?
Gazetteer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEER). Broken into parts: gaz · uh · TEER.
Is gazetteer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌɡæzəˈtɪə/ (gaz-uh-TEER).