How to pronounce geolect
Say it like JEE-oh-lekt. Geolect has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEE).
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- JEE
- oh
- lekt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Geolect 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.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- lektGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of geolect
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: JEE-oh-lekt.
What does geolect mean?
- A dialect spoken in a particular geographical area.
Where does geolect come from?
From geo- + -lect.
Questions about saying geolect
How do you pronounce geolect?
Say JEE-oh-lekt. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒioʊˌlɛkt/. In British English it is /ˈdʒiːəʊˌlɛkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in geolect?
Geolect has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JEE). Broken into parts: JEE · oh · lekt.
Is geolect pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈdʒiːəʊˌlɛkt/ (JEE-oh-lekt).