How to pronounce geological
Say it like jee-uh-LOJ-ih-kul. Geological has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOJ).
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- jee
- uh
- LOJ
- ih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Geological 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of geological
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: jee-uh-LOJ-ih-kul.
What does geological mean?
- of or relating to or based on geology“geological formations”“geologic forces”
Where does geological come from?
From Renaissance Latin geōlogia + -ical; first attested slightly earlier than geology.
Words that rhyme with geological
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of geological.
- biological
- psychological
- technological
- ecological
- ideological
- theological
- archaeological
- neurological
- physiological
- chronological
Questions about saying geological
How do you pronounce geological?
Say jee-uh-LOJ-ih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌdʒiəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˌdʒiːəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in geological?
Geological has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (LOJ). Broken into parts: jee · uh · LOJ · ih · kul.
Is geological 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 /ˌdʒiːəˈlɒdʒɪkəl/ (jee-uh-LOJ-ih-kul).