How to pronounce geoffrey
geoffrey
/ˈdʒefri/
2 syllables, stress on the first
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Geoffrey, sound by sound
| /dʒ/as in job | One sound: “d” released straight into the middle of “vision”. |
| /e/as in bed | A short “e” as in “bed”; the mouth is slightly open. |
| /f/as in five | Upper teeth on the lower lip, no voice. |
| /r/as in red | The tongue curls back and touches nothing. No tap, no trill. |
| /i/as in sheep | A long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile. |
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Questions and answers
How do you pronounce geoffrey?
Geoffrey is pronounced /ˈdʒefri/ in American English.
How many syllables are in geoffrey?
Geoffrey has 2 syllables.
Which syllable is stressed in geoffrey?
The first syllable: /ˈdʒefri/.