How to pronounce asteroids
Say it like AS-tuh-roydz. Asteroids has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AS).
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US American/ˈæstəˌrɔɪdz/AS-tuh-roydz
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- AS
- tuh
- roydz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Asteroids pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ASSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- roydzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
What does asteroids mean?
noun
- plural of asteroid How to pronounce asteroid
Questions about saying asteroids
How do you pronounce asteroids?
Say AS-tuh-roydz. The American pronunciation is /ˈæstəˌrɔɪdz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in asteroids?
Asteroids has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AS). Broken into parts: AS · tuh · roydz.