How to pronounce geoid
Say it like JEE-oyd. Geoid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEE).
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- JEE
- oyd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Geoid 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.
- oydGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of geoid
American and British speakers say geoid in essentially the same way: /ˈdʒiˌɔɪd/ in the US and /ˈdʒiːɔɪd/ in the UK.
British respelling: JEE-oyd.
What does geoid mean?
- The shape, extending through landmasses (continents, etc.), that the surface of the oceans of the Earth would take under the influence of the Earth's gravity and rotation alone, disregarding other factors such as winds and tides; that is, a surface of constant gravitational potential at zero elevati
Where does geoid come from?
From German Geoid (“geoid”), analysable as geo- + -oid.
Questions about saying geoid
How do you pronounce geoid?
Say JEE-oyd. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒiˌɔɪd/. In British English it is /ˈdʒiːɔɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in geoid?
Geoid has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEE). Broken into parts: JEE · oyd.
Do Americans and Brits say geoid the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdʒiˌɔɪd/ and the British form is /ˈdʒiːɔɪd/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.