How to pronounce geography
Say it like jee-AH-gruh-fee. Geography has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AH).
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- jee
- AH
- gruh
- fee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Geography 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.
- feeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of geography
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: jih-OG-ruh-fee.
What does geography mean?
- study of the earth's surface; includes people's responses to topography and climate and soil and vegetation
Where does geography come from?
Use in reference to lavatories derives from the mid-20th century euphemism "show one the geography of the house" in reference to pointing out the toilets.
Words that rhyme with geography
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of geography.
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Questions about saying geography
How do you pronounce geography?
Say jee-AH-gruh-fee. The American pronunciation is /dʒiˈɑɡrəfi/. In British English it is /dʒɪˈɒɡrəfi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in geography?
Geography has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (AH). Broken into parts: jee · AH · gruh · fee.
Is geography pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /dʒɪˈɒɡrəfi/ (jih-OG-ruh-fee).