How to pronounce geotropic
Say it like jee-uh-TROP-ik. Geotropic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TROP).
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- jee
- uh
- TROP
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Geotropic 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TROPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of geotropic
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: jee-uh-TROP-ik.
What does geotropic mean?
- Of or pertaining to geotropism.
Where does geotropic come from?
From geo- + -tropic.
Words that rhyme with geotropic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of geotropic.
- topic
- microscopic
- philanthropic
- endoscopic
- isotopic
- macroscopic
- stereoscopic
- psychotropic
- isotropic
- anisotropic
Questions about saying geotropic
How do you pronounce geotropic?
Say jee-uh-TROP-ik. The American pronunciation is /ˌdʒiəˈtrɑpɪk/. In British English it is /ˌdʒiːəˈtrɒpɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in geotropic?
Geotropic has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TROP). Broken into parts: jee · uh · TROP · ik.
Is geotropic pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌdʒiːəˈtrɒpɪk/ (jee-uh-TROP-ik).