How to pronounce geomorphology
Say it like jee-uh-mor-FOL-uh-jee. Geomorphology has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FOL).
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- jee
- uh
- mor
- FOL
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Geomorphology 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.
- morGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- FOLSay 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 geomorphology
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: jee-uh-maw-FOL-uh-jee.
What does geomorphology mean?
- The study of landforms, their classification, origin, development, and history.
Where does geomorphology come from?
From geo- + morphology.
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Questions about saying geomorphology
How do you pronounce geomorphology?
Say jee-uh-mor-FOL-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˌdʒiəˌmɔrˈfɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /ˌdʒiːəˌmɔːˈfɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in geomorphology?
Geomorphology has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (FOL). Broken into parts: jee · uh · mor · FOL · uh · jee.
Is geomorphology pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌdʒiːəˌmɔːˈfɒlədʒi/ (jee-uh-maw-FOL-uh-jee).