How to pronounce geometrical
Say it like jee-uh-MET-rih-kul. Geometrical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MET).
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- jee
- uh
- MET
- rih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Geometrical 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.
- rihKeep 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 geometrical
American and British speakers say geometrical in essentially the same way: /ˌdʒiəˈmɛtrɪkəl/ in the US and /ˌdʒiːəˈmɛtrɪkəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: jee-uh-MET-rih-kul.
What does geometrical mean?
- Of, or relating to geometry; geometric.
- Consisting of lines and simple shapes.
- Having the stairs supported by the wall at one end only.
Where does geometrical come from?
From geometric + -al.
Words that rhyme with geometrical
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of geometrical.
Questions about saying geometrical
How do you pronounce geometrical?
Say jee-uh-MET-rih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌdʒiəˈmɛtrɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˌdʒiːəˈmɛtrɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in geometrical?
Geometrical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (MET). Broken into parts: jee · uh · MET · rih · kul.
Do Americans and Brits say geometrical the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌdʒiəˈmɛtrɪkəl/ and the British form is /ˌdʒiːəˈmɛtrɪkəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.