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geology
Definition:
(nou) a science that deals with the history of the earth as recorded in rocks
Phonetic Transcription:
dʒɪˈɒlədʒi
Examples:
The geology of the Wallace line explains the biology.
The current state of the art in geology is incompatible with flood geology.
The geology of the hills is complex.
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Common mistakes of geology pronunciation
- Stress placement: Some learners place stress incorrectly, saying "geology" as /dʒeˈɒl.ə.dʒi/ (UK) or /dʒiˈɑː.lə.dʒi/ (US). This can lead to misunderstanding. Tip: Remember to stress the second syllable, "lo".
- Vowel sounds confusion: Mispronouncing the vowel sounds can lead to variations like "gee-ology". The correct pronunciation is /dʒiˈɑː.lə.dʒi/ (US) or /dʒeˈɒl.ə.dʒi/ (UK). Tip: Focus on the "geo" as "jee" or "jeh" depending on the variant.
- Final "gy" sound: Some might say "geologee" with an extended "ee" sound. The correct ending is /dʒiˈɑː.lə.dʒi/ (US) or /dʒeˈɒl.ə.dʒi/ (UK). Tip: Keep the ending short and crisp.
- Missing syllables: It's common to drop the middle syllable, saying "geol" instead of "geology". The full pronunciation is important for clarity. Tip: Practice saying all three syllables clearly: "ge-o-lo-gy".
- Overemphasizing "g": Some learners may pronounce "geology" with an exaggerated "g" sound, sounding like "gee-ology". The correct pronunciation is /dʒiˈɑː.lə.dʒi/ (US) or /dʒeˈɒl.ə.dʒi/ (UK). Tip: Keep the "g" soft, blending it with the following vowel.