How to pronounce geopolitically
Say it like jee-oh-puh-LIT-ih-klee. Geopolitically has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LIT).
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- jee
- oh
- puh
- LIT
- ih
- klee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Geopolitically 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.
- kleeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of geopolitically
- 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-klee.
What does geopolitically mean?
- In terms of geopolitics.“The Middle-East is a geopolitically important region.”
Where does geopolitically come from?
From geopolitical + -ly or geo- + politically.
Words that rhyme with geopolitically
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Questions about saying geopolitically
How do you pronounce geopolitically?
Say jee-oh-puh-LIT-ih-klee. The American pronunciation is /ˌdʒioʊpəˈlɪtɪkli/. In British English it is /ˌdʒiːəʊpəˈlɪtɪkli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in geopolitically?
Geopolitically has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the fourth one (LIT). Broken into parts: jee · oh · puh · LIT · ih · klee.
Is geopolitically 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 /ˌdʒiːəʊpəˈlɪtɪkli/ (jee-oh-puh-LIT-ih-klee).