How to pronounce stratigraphy
Say it like struh-TIG-ruh-fee. Stratigraphy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIG).
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- struh
- TIG
- ruh
- fee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stratigraphy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- struhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ruhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- feeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of stratigraphy
American and British speakers say stratigraphy in essentially the same way: /strəˈtɪɡrəfi/ in the US and /strəˈtɪɡrəfi/ in the UK.
British respelling: struh-TIG-ruh-fee.
What does stratigraphy mean?
- The study of rock layers and the layering process (stratification).
- The layering of deposits, with newer remains overlaying older ones, forming a chronology of the site.
Where does stratigraphy come from?
From stratum + -graphy c.
Words that rhyme with stratigraphy
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Questions about saying stratigraphy
How do you pronounce stratigraphy?
Say struh-TIG-ruh-fee. The American pronunciation is /strəˈtɪɡrəfi/. In British English it is /strəˈtɪɡrəfi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stratigraphy?
Stratigraphy has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TIG). Broken into parts: struh · TIG · ruh · fee.
Do Americans and Brits say stratigraphy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /strəˈtɪɡrəfi/ and the British form is /strəˈtɪɡrəfi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.