How to pronounce geodetic
Say it like jee-uh-DET-ik. Geodetic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DET).
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- jee
- uh
- DET
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Geodetic 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.
- DETSay 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 geodetic
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: jee-uh-DET-ik.
What does geodetic mean?
- Of or relating to geodesy; geodesic.
Words that rhyme with geodetic
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Questions about saying geodetic
How do you pronounce geodetic?
Say jee-uh-DET-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌdʒiəˈdɛtɪk/. In British English it is /ˌdʒiːəˈdɛtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in geodetic?
Geodetic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DET). Broken into parts: jee · uh · DET · ik.
Is geodetic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˌdʒiːəˈdɛtɪk/ (jee-uh-DET-ik).