How to pronounce geographical
Say it like jee-uh-GRAF-ih-kul. Geographical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GRAF).
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- jee
- uh
- GRAF
- ih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Geographical 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of geographical
- American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4.
British respelling: jeer-GRAF-ih-kul.
What does geographical mean?
- of or relating to the science of geography
- determined by geography“the north and south geographic poles”
Where does geographical come from?
From Late Latin geōgraphicus + -al.
Words that rhyme with geographical
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Questions about saying geographical
How do you pronounce geographical?
Say jee-uh-GRAF-ih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌdʒiəˈɡræfɪkəl/. In British English it is /dʒɪəˈɡræfɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in geographical?
Geographical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (GRAF). Broken into parts: jee · uh · GRAF · ih · kul.
Is geographical pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /dʒɪəˈɡræfɪkəl/ (jeer-GRAF-ih-kul).