How to pronounce geode
Say it like JEE-ohd. Geode has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEE).
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US American/ˈdʒioʊd/JEE-ohd
UK British/ˈdʒiːəʊd/JEE-ohd
- JEE
- ohd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Geode 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.
- ohdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of geode
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: JEE-ohd.
What does geode mean?
noun
- A nodule of stone having a cavity lined with mineral or crystal matter on the inside wall.
Questions about saying geode
How do you pronounce geode?
Say JEE-ohd. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒioʊd/. In British English it is /ˈdʒiːəʊd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in geode?
Geode has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEE). Broken into parts: JEE · ohd.
Is geode 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 /ˈdʒiːəʊd/ (JEE-ohd).