How to pronounce geosyncline
Say it like jee-oh-SIN-klyne. Geosyncline has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIN).
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- jee
- oh
- SIN
- klyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Geosyncline 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.
- SINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- klyneKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of geosyncline
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: jee-oh-SING-klyne.
What does geosyncline mean?
- A large, linear depression in the Earth's crust in which sediment accumulates.
Where does geosyncline come from?
Back-formation from geosynclinal.
Questions about saying geosyncline
How do you pronounce geosyncline?
Say jee-oh-SIN-klyne. The American pronunciation is /ˌdʒioʊˈsɪnklaɪn/. In British English it is /dʒiːəʊˈsɪŋklaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in geosyncline?
Geosyncline has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SIN). Broken into parts: jee · oh · SIN · klyne.
Is geosyncline 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 /dʒiːəʊˈsɪŋklaɪn/ (jee-oh-SING-klyne).