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geography
Definition:
(nou) study of the earth's surface; includes people's responses to topography and climate and soil and vegetation
Phonetic Transcription:
dʒɪˈɒɡrəfi
Examples:
Many of the articles here refer to the geography and history of the region.
Over the millennia the geography of the region had been dynamic.
British geography is a delectation.
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Common mistakes of geography pronunciation
- Stress misplacement: Many learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable, saying "ge-O-gra-phy" instead of "ge-OG-ra-phy" /dʒiˈɑːɡrəfi/ (US), /dʒiˈɒɡrəfi/ (UK). Tip: Remember that the primary stress is on the "OG".
- Vowel confusion: Some might pronounce the "o" in "geography" as a long vowel, like "o" in "go". The correct sound is a short "o" /ə/ in the second syllable. Tip: Focus on producing a quick, relaxed vowel sound.
- Silent letters: Learners often mispronounce the "h" in "geography", thinking it is pronounced. However, it is silent, so it should be pronounced as "geography" /dʒiˈɑːɡrəfi/ (US), /dʒiˈɒɡrəfi/ (UK) without "h". Tip: Practice saying the word without the "h" to reinforce its silence.
- Syllable count: Some people mistakenly pronounce "geography" with four syllables, saying "ge-o-gra-phy". The correct pronunciation consists of three syllables: "ge-OG-ra-phy". Tip: Break it down into three parts for easier pronunciation.
- Ending sound: A common error is to pronounce the ending "-phy" as "fee" instead of "fi". The correct ending should sound like "fi" /fi/. Tip: Emphasize the "fi" sound to avoid the incorrect long "fee" pronunciation.