How to pronounce Geelong
Say it like jih-LONG. Geelong has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LONG).
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- jih
- LONG
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Geelong pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- LONGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of Geelong
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: jih-LONG.
What does Geelong mean?
- A port city in Victoria, Australia, 75 km south-west of Melbourne. Gateway to the surfcoast of Victoria, and Great Ocean Road.
Words that rhyme with Geelong
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Questions about saying Geelong
How do you pronounce Geelong?
Say jih-LONG. The American pronunciation is /dʒɪˈlɑŋ/. In British English it is /dʒɪˈlɒŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Geelong?
Geelong has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LONG). Broken into parts: jih · LONG.
Is Geelong pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /dʒɪˈlɒŋ/ (jih-LONG).