How to pronounce geometric
Say it like jee-uh-MET-rik. Geometric has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MET).
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- jee
- uh
- MET
- rik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Geometric 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.
- METSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- rikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of geometric
American and British speakers say geometric in essentially the same way: /ˌdʒiəˈmɛtrɪk/ in the US and /ˌdʒiːəʊˈmɛtrɪk/ in the UK.
British respelling: jee-oh-MET-rik.
What does geometric mean?
- characterized by simple geometric forms in design and decoration“a buffalo hide painted with red and black geometric designs”
- of or relating to or determined by geometry
Words that rhyme with geometric
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of geometric.
- symmetric
- asymmetric
- parametric
- isometric
- obstetric
- barometric
- photometric
- econometric
- psychometric
- trigonometric
Questions about saying geometric
How do you pronounce geometric?
Say jee-uh-MET-rik. The American pronunciation is /ˌdʒiəˈmɛtrɪk/. In British English it is /ˌdʒiːəʊˈmɛtrɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in geometric?
Geometric has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MET). Broken into parts: jee · uh · MET · rik.
Do Americans and Brits say geometric the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdʒiəˈmɛtrɪk/ and the British form is /ˌdʒiːəʊˈmɛtrɪk/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.