How to pronounce geographer
Say it like jee-AH-gruh-fer. Geographer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AH).
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- jee
- AH
- gruh
- fer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Geographer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- AHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- gruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- ferKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of geographer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: jee-OG-ruh-fuh.
What does geographer mean?
- A specialist in geography.
Where does geographer come from?
From geo- + -grapher.
Words that rhyme with geographer
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Questions about saying geographer
How do you pronounce geographer?
Say jee-AH-gruh-fer. The American pronunciation is /dʒiˈɑɡrəfɚ/. In British English it is /dʒiːˈɒɡrəfə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in geographer?
Geographer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AH). Broken into parts: jee · AH · gruh · fer.
Is geographer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /dʒiːˈɒɡrəfə/ (jee-OG-ruh-fuh).