How to pronounce apogee
Say it like AP-uh-jee. Apogee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AP).
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- AP
- uh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Apogee pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- APSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jeeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of apogee
American and British speakers say apogee in essentially the same way: /ˈæpəˌdʒi/ in the US and /ˈæpəˌdʒiː/ in the UK.
British respelling: AP-uh-jee.
What does apogee mean?
- The point, in an orbit about the Earth, that is farthest from the Earth: the apoapsis of an Earth orbiter.
- The point, in an orbit about any planet, that is farthest from the planet: the apoapsis of any satellite.
- The point, in any trajectory of an object in space, where it is farthest from the Earth.
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Questions about saying apogee
How do you pronounce apogee?
Say AP-uh-jee. The American pronunciation is /ˈæpəˌdʒi/. In British English it is /ˈæpəˌdʒiː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in apogee?
Apogee has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AP). Broken into parts: AP · uh · jee.
Do Americans and Brits say apogee the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈæpəˌdʒi/ and the British form is /ˈæpəˌdʒiː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.