How to pronounce geofence
Say it like JEE-oh-fens. Geofence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEE).
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- JEE
- oh
- fens
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Geofence 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.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- fensKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of geofence
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: JEE-oh-fens.
What does geofence mean?
- A virtual perimeter around a geographic area, typically enforced by monitoring the positions of trackable mobile devices inside or outside the area, and determining if they cross the "fence".
- To provide a geofence around (an area).
Where does geofence come from?
From geo- + fence.
Questions about saying geofence
How do you pronounce geofence?
Say JEE-oh-fens. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒioʊfɛns/. In British English it is /ˈdʒiːəʊfɛns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in geofence?
Geofence has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEE). Broken into parts: JEE · oh · fens.
Is geofence 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 /ˈdʒiːəʊfɛns/ (JEE-oh-fens).