How to pronounce astronomical
Say it like as-truh-NAH-mih-kul. Astronomical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAH).
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- as
- truh
- NAH
- mih
- kul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Astronomical pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- asGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- truhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of astronomical
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: as-truh-NOM-ih-kul.
What does astronomical mean?
- Of or relating to astronomy.
- Very large; of vast measure.
Words that rhyme with astronomical
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Questions about saying astronomical
How do you pronounce astronomical?
Say as-truh-NAH-mih-kul. The American pronunciation is /ˌæstrəˈnɑmɪkəl/. In British English it is /ˌæstrəˈnɒmɪkəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in astronomical?
Astronomical has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (NAH). Broken into parts: as · truh · NAH · mih · kul.
Is astronomical pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌæstrəˈnɒmɪkəl/ (as-truh-NOM-ih-kul).