How to pronounce geotechnical
Say it like jee-oh-TEK-nih-kul. Geotechnical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEK).
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- jee
- oh
- TEK
- nih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Geotechnical 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.
- TEKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- nihKeep 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 geotechnical
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: jee-oh-TEK-nih-kul.
What does geotechnical mean?
- Of or relating to the soil and bedrock, especially aspects of foundations and earthworks.
Where does geotechnical come from?
From geo- + technical.
Questions about saying geotechnical
How do you pronounce geotechnical?
Say jee-oh-TEK-nih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌdʒioʊˈtɛknɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˌdʒiːəʊˈtɛknɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in geotechnical?
Geotechnical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TEK). Broken into parts: jee · oh · TEK · nih · kul.
Is geotechnical 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 /ˌdʒiːəʊˈtɛknɪkəl/ (jee-oh-TEK-nih-kul).