How to pronounce geolocate
Say it like jee-oh-LOH-kayt. Geolocate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOH).
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- jee
- oh
- LOH
- kayt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Geolocate 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.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- LOHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- kaytKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of geolocate
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: jee-oh-LOH-kayt.
What does geolocate mean?
- To use GPS or other data to provide map coordinates to a person, an object, or event.“We have geolocated the missing ship, so we can now send rescue personnel.”
Where does geolocate come from?
From geo- + locate.
Words that rhyme with geolocate
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Questions about saying geolocate
How do you pronounce geolocate?
Say jee-oh-LOH-kayt. The American pronunciation is /ˌdʒioʊˈloʊkeɪt/. In British English it is /ˌdʒiːəʊˈləʊkeɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in geolocate?
Geolocate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOH). Broken into parts: jee · oh · LOH · kayt.
Is geolocate 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 /ˌdʒiːəʊˈləʊkeɪt/ (jee-oh-LOH-kayt).