How to pronounce geology
Say it like jee-OL-uh-jee. Geology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OL).
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- jee
- OL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Geology 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.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of geology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: jih-OL-uh-jee.
What does geology mean?
- a science that deals with the history of the earth as recorded in rocks
Words that rhyme with geology
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Questions about saying geology
How do you pronounce geology?
Say jee-OL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /dʒiˈɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /dʒɪˈɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in geology?
Geology has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (OL). Broken into parts: jee · OL · uh · jee.
Is geology 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 /dʒɪˈɒlədʒi/ (jih-OL-uh-jee).