How to pronounce geostrophic
Say it like jih-uh-STROH-fik. Geostrophic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STROH).
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- jih
- uh
- STROH
- fik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Geostrophic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- STROHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- fikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of geostrophic
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: jih-uh-STROH-fik.
What does geostrophic mean?
- Relating to the balance, in the atmosphere, between the horizontal Coriolis forces and the horizontal pressure forces.
- Relating to or arising from the deflective force exerted on the atmosphere due to the rotation of the earth.
Questions about saying geostrophic
How do you pronounce geostrophic?
Say jih-uh-STROH-fik. The American pronunciation is /dʒɪəˈstroʊfɪk/. In British English it is /dʒɪəˈstrəʊfɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in geostrophic?
Geostrophic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (STROH). Broken into parts: jih · uh · STROH · fik.
Is geostrophic 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 /dʒɪəˈstrəʊfɪk/ (jih-uh-STROH-fik).