How to pronounce geologic
Say it like jee-uh-LOJ-ik. Geologic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOJ).
- jee
- uh
- LOJ
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Geologic 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LOJSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of geologic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: jee-uh-LOJ-ik.
What does geologic mean?
- Of, or relating to geology or a geologic time scale.
Where does geologic come from?
From geology + -ic, perhaps after French géologique.
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Questions about saying geologic
How do you pronounce geologic?
Say jee-uh-LOJ-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌdʒiəˈlɑdʒɪk/. In British English it is /ˌdʒiːəˈlɒdʒɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in geologic?
Geologic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOJ). Broken into parts: jee · uh · LOJ · ik.
Is geologic 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 /ˌdʒiːəˈlɒdʒɪk/ (jee-uh-LOJ-ik).