How to pronounce geo
Say it like JEE-oh. Geo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEE).
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- JEE
- oh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Geo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of geo
- American English uses 2 syllables and British English 1.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: GHYOH.
What does geo mean?
- An inlet, gully or cleft in the face of a cliff.
Where does geo come from?
Borrowed from Norn gjo, from Old Norse gjá.
Words that rhyme with geo
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of geo.
Questions about saying geo
How do you pronounce geo?
Say JEE-oh. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒioʊ/. In British English it is /ɡjəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in geo?
Geo has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEE). Broken into parts: JEE · oh.
Is geo pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 2 syllables and British English 1. The British form is /ɡjəʊ/ (GHYOH).