How to pronounce geopolitical
Say it like jee-oh-puh-LIT-ih-kul. Geopolitical has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LIT).
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- jee
- oh
- puh
- LIT
- ih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Geopolitical 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.
- puhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LITSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep 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 geopolitical
- 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-puh-LIT-ih-kul.
What does geopolitical mean?
- Of or relating to geopolitics.
Where does geopolitical come from?
From geo- (“geographical”) + political.
Words that rhyme with geopolitical
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Questions about saying geopolitical
How do you pronounce geopolitical?
Say jee-oh-puh-LIT-ih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌdʒioʊpəˈlɪtɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˌdʒiːəʊpəˈlɪtɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in geopolitical?
Geopolitical has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LIT). Broken into parts: jee · oh · puh · LIT · ih · kul.
Is geopolitical 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 /ˌdʒiːəʊpəˈlɪtɪkəl/ (jee-oh-puh-LIT-ih-kul).