How to pronounce geodesic
Say it like jee-uh-DES-ik. Geodesic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DES).
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- jee
- uh
- DES
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Geodesic 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- DESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of geodesic
American and British speakers say geodesic in essentially the same way: /ˌdʒiəˈdɛsɪk/ in the US and /ˌdʒiːəˈdɛsɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: jee-uh-DES-ik.
What does geodesic mean?
- The shortest curve between two points on a specific surface.
- A segment of a great circle.
- A course allowing the parallel-transport of vectors along a course that causes tangent vectors to remain tangent vectors throughout that course (a straight curve, a line that is straight).
- Of or relating to geodesy.
- Of or relating to a geodesic dome.
Where does geodesic come from?
From French géodésique.
Questions about saying geodesic
How do you pronounce geodesic?
Say jee-uh-DES-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌdʒiəˈdɛsɪk/. In British English it is /ˌdʒiːəˈdɛsɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in geodesic?
Geodesic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DES). Broken into parts: jee · uh · DES · ik.
Do Americans and Brits say geodesic the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdʒiəˈdɛsɪk/ and the British form is /ˌdʒiːəˈdɛsɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.