How to pronounce geoglyph
Say it like JEE-uh-glif. Geoglyph has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEE).
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- JEE
- uh
- glif
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Geoglyph 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- glifKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of geoglyph
American and British speakers say geoglyph in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒiəɡlɪf/ in the US and /ˈdʒiːəʊɡlɪf/ in the UK.
British respelling: JEE-oh-glif.
What does geoglyph mean?
- A large-scale drawing or image made on the ground by arranging lines of stones, scratching the earth, etc., and often only fully visible from a distance or the air.
Where does geoglyph come from?
From geo- (“the Earth; geography”) + glyph (“figure carved in relief or incised”), modeled after petroglyph.
Questions about saying geoglyph
How do you pronounce geoglyph?
Say JEE-uh-glif. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒiəɡlɪf/. In British English it is /ˈdʒiːəʊɡlɪf/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in geoglyph?
Geoglyph has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEE). Broken into parts: JEE · uh · glif.
Do Americans and Brits say geoglyph the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒiəɡlɪf/ and the British form is /ˈdʒiːəʊɡlɪf/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.