How to pronounce geekspeak
Say it like GHEEK-speek. Geekspeak has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHEEK).
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- GHEEK
- speek
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Geekspeak pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- GHEEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- speekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of geekspeak
American and British speakers say geekspeak in essentially the same way: /ˈɡikspik/ in the US and /ˈɡiːkspik/ in the UK.
British respelling: GHEEK-speek.
What does geekspeak mean?
- A type of slang used by geeks, especially computer geeks. It incorporates several terms derived from science fiction, as well as neologisms and grammar quirks, and is frequently found in combination with computer jargon.
Where does geekspeak come from?
From geek + -speak.
Questions about saying geekspeak
How do you pronounce geekspeak?
Say GHEEK-speek. The American pronunciation is /ˈɡikspik/. In British English it is /ˈɡiːkspik/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in geekspeak?
Geekspeak has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (GHEEK). Broken into parts: GHEEK · speek.
Do Americans and Brits say geekspeak the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɡikspik/ and the British form is /ˈɡiːkspik/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.