How to pronounce geolatry
Say it like jee-OL-uh-tree. Geolatry has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OL).
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- jee
- OL
- uh
- tree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Geolatry 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.
- OLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- treeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of geolatry
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: jee-OL-uh-tree.
What does geolatry mean?
- The worship of the Earth.
Where does geolatry come from?
From geo- + -latry.
Words that rhyme with geolatry
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Questions about saying geolatry
How do you pronounce geolatry?
Say jee-OL-uh-tree. The American pronunciation is /dʒiˈɑlətri/. In British English it is /dʒiˈɒlətri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in geolatry?
Geolatry has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OL). Broken into parts: jee · OL · uh · tree.
Is geolatry 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 /dʒiˈɒlətri/ (jee-OL-uh-tree).