How to pronounce geographic
Say it like jee-uh-GRAF-ik. Geographic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GRAF).
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- jee
- uh
- GRAF
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Geographic 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.
- GRAFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of geographic
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
British respelling: jeer-GRAF-ik.
What does geographic mean?
- of or relating to the science of geography
- determined by geography“the north and south geographic poles”
Where does geographic come from?
From Latin geōgraphicus; see French géographique.
Similar and opposite words
Opposite meaning
Words that rhyme with geographic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of geographic.
- traffic
- demographic
- photographic
- pornographic
- holographic
- topographic
- ethnographic
- hydrographic
- cartographic
- orthographic
Questions about saying geographic
How do you pronounce geographic?
Say jee-uh-GRAF-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌdʒiəˈɡræfɪk/. In British English it is /dʒɪəˈɡræfɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in geographic?
Geographic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GRAF). Broken into parts: jee · uh · GRAF · ik.
Is geographic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /dʒɪəˈɡræfɪk/ (jeer-GRAF-ik).