How to pronounce geophysical
Say it like jee-oh-FIZ-uh-kul. Geophysical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FIZ).
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- jee
- oh
- FIZ
- uh
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Geophysical 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.
- ohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- FIZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of geophysical
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: jee-oh-FIZ-ih-kul.
What does geophysical mean?
- Of or pertaining to geophysics.
Where does geophysical come from?
From geo- + physical.
Words that rhyme with geophysical
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Questions about saying geophysical
How do you pronounce geophysical?
Say jee-oh-FIZ-uh-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌdʒioʊˈfɪzəkəl/. In British English it is /ˌdʒiːəʊˈfɪzɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in geophysical?
Geophysical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FIZ). Broken into parts: jee · oh · FIZ · uh · kul.
Is geophysical pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˌdʒiːəʊˈfɪzɪkəl/ (jee-oh-FIZ-ih-kul).