How to Pronounce Geography

To pronounce "geography", say GEOGR-aphy — 2 syllables, IPA /dʒiˈɑɡɹəfi/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/dʒiˈɑɡɹəfi/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/dʒɪˈɒɡɹəfi/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “geography”

"geography" has 2 syllables: geogr-aphy. It rhymes with pornography and topography, if that helps it stick.

What does geography mean?

noun

  1. A description of the earth: a treatise or textbook on geography; an atlas or gazetteer.
  2. The study of the physical properties of the earth, including how humans affect and are affected by them.

Synonyms

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Words that rhyme with geography

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pornographytopographyiconographyhistoriographyhagiographybibliographyorthographybiographychoreographydemographytypographyphotography

Related words

geographicsspatialgeographicallylocationtopographictopographyterritorygeographical

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "geography"?▾

"Geography" has 2 syllables: geogr · aphy.

What is the IPA transcription of "geography"?▾

The IPA transcription of "geography" is /dʒiˈɑɡɹəfi/.

What does "geography" mean?▾

Geography: A description of the earth: a treatise or textbook on geography; an atlas or gazetteer.

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