How to pronounce astronomer
Say it like uh-STRAH-nuh-mer. Astronomer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRAH).
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- uh
- STRAH
- nuh
- mer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Astronomer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- STRAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- merKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of astronomer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: uh-STRON-uh-muh.
What does astronomer mean?
- One who studies astronomy, the stars or the physical universe; a scientist whose area of research is astronomy or astrophysics.
Where does astronomer come from?
From Middle English astronomer, equivalent to astronomy + -er.
Words that rhyme with astronomer
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Questions about saying astronomer
How do you pronounce astronomer?
Say uh-STRAH-nuh-mer. The American pronunciation is /əˈstrɑnəmɚ/. In British English it is /əˈstrɒnəmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in astronomer?
Astronomer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRAH). Broken into parts: uh · STRAH · nuh · mer.
Is astronomer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /əˈstrɒnəmə/ (uh-STRON-uh-muh).