How to pronounce geodynamo
Say it like jee-oh-DY-nuh-moh. Geodynamo has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DY).
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- jee
- oh
- DY
- nuh
- moh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Geodynamo 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.
- DYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- mohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of geodynamo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: jee-oh-DY-nuh-moh.
What does geodynamo mean?
- the mechanism responsible for the generation of the Earth's magnetic field caused by convection and conduction currents in the fluid core
Where does geodynamo come from?
From geo- + dynamo.
Questions about saying geodynamo
How do you pronounce geodynamo?
Say jee-oh-DY-nuh-moh. The American pronunciation is /ˌdʒioʊˈdaɪnəmoʊ/. In British English it is /ˌdʒiːəʊˈdaɪnəməʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in geodynamo?
Geodynamo has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (DY). Broken into parts: jee · oh · DY · nuh · moh.
Is geodynamo 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 /ˌdʒiːəʊˈdaɪnəməʊ/ (jee-oh-DY-nuh-moh).