How to pronounce geochemistry
Say it like jee-oh-KEM-uh-stree. Geochemistry has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KEM).
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- jee
- oh
- KEM
- uh
- stree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Geochemistry pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jeeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- KEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- streeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of geochemistry
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: jee-oh-KEM-uh-stree.
What does geochemistry mean?
- The branch of chemistry that deals with the chemical composition of the Earth and other planets, and with the chemical processes that occur in the formation of rocks and minerals etc.
Where does geochemistry come from?
From geo- + chemistry.
Words that rhyme with geochemistry
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Questions about saying geochemistry
How do you pronounce geochemistry?
Say jee-oh-KEM-uh-stree. The American pronunciation is /ˌdʒioʊˈkɛməstri/. In British English it is /ˌdʒiːəʊˈkɛməstri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in geochemistry?
Geochemistry has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (KEM). Broken into parts: jee · oh · KEM · uh · stree.
Is geochemistry pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌdʒiːəʊˈkɛməstri/ (jee-oh-KEM-uh-stree).