How to pronounce geopolitic
Say it like jee-oh-POL-ih-tik. Geopolitic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POL).
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- jee
- oh
- POL
- ih
- tik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Geopolitic 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.
- POLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of geopolitic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: jee-oh-POL-ih-tik.
What does geopolitic mean?
- Alternative form of geopolitical.
Questions about saying geopolitic
How do you pronounce geopolitic?
Say jee-oh-POL-ih-tik. The American pronunciation is /ˌdʒioʊˈpɑlɪtɪk/. In British English it is /ˌdʒiːəʊˈpɒlɪtɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in geopolitic?
Geopolitic has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (POL). Broken into parts: jee · oh · POL · ih · tik.
Is geopolitic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌdʒiːəʊˈpɒlɪtɪk/ (jee-oh-POL-ih-tik).