geometry

/dʒiˈɑːmətri/

Syllables ge·om·e·try

Stress ge-OM-e-try

Phonics Breakdown

ge

/dʒi/

soft g

om

/ɑːm/

short o

e

/ə/

schwa

try

/tri/

tr blend

Meaning

the branch of mathematics dealing with shapes, sizes, and space

Sound Reference

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ge=/dʒi/(general) + om=/ɑːm/(bomb) + e=/ə/(about) + try=/tri/(try)

Example

Geometry helps students understand shapes and space.