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geographic
Phonetic Transcription:
ˌdʒiəˈɡræfɪk
Examples:
The geographic center of the region is around.
Saxony is the name of the geographic entity.
The maps show the geographic relationship.
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Common mistakes of geographic pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "geo-'graphic" instead of the correct "'geo-graphic". Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the first syllable, "geo".
- Vowel sounds: Some may pronounce the "geo" as "jee-oh" instead of "jee-uh". This can lead to confusion. Tip: Focus on blending the sounds smoothly to achieve the correct pronunciation /ˌdʒiːəˈɡræfɪk/ (US) or /ˌdʒiːəˈɡræfɪk/ (UK).
- Ending sound: A common mistake is to overemphasize the "graphic" part, leading to "geographic" sounding like "geo-'GRAPH-ic". Tip: Keep the last syllable softer; the correct pronunciation is /ˈɡræfɪk/.
- Syllable division: Some may incorrectly divide the word into three syllables, saying "ge-o-graphic". This is not correct. Tip: Remember that "geographic" has four syllables, with the correct division being "ge-o-graphic".
- Consonant clarity: Mispronouncing the "g" in "graphic" as a softer "j" sound can occur. This changes the word's clarity. Tip: Make sure to pronounce the "g" as a hard sound /g/ to maintain the word's integrity.