How to pronounce geophysics
Say it like jee-oh-FIZ-iks. Geophysics has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FIZ).
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- jee
- oh
- FIZ
- iks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Geophysics 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.
- iksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of geophysics
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: jee-oh-FIZ-iks.
What does geophysics mean?
- A branch of earth science dealing with the physical processes and phenomena occurring in the earth and in its vicinity.
Where does geophysics come from?
From geo- + physics.
Words that rhyme with geophysics
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Questions about saying geophysics
How do you pronounce geophysics?
Say jee-oh-FIZ-iks. The American pronunciation is /ˌdʒioʊˈfɪzɪks/. In British English it is /ˌdʒiːəʊˈfɪzɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in geophysics?
Geophysics has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FIZ). Broken into parts: jee · oh · FIZ · iks.
Is geophysics 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 /ˌdʒiːəʊˈfɪzɪks/ (jee-oh-FIZ-iks).