How to pronounce astronym
Say it like AS-troh-nim. Astronym has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AS).
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- AS
- troh
- nim
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Astronym 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.
- trohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- nimKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of astronym
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: AS-troh-nim.
What does astronym mean?
- The name of a star, planet or other heavenly body.
Where does astronym come from?
From astro- + -onym.
Questions about saying astronym
How do you pronounce astronym?
Say AS-troh-nim. The American pronunciation is /ˈæstroʊnɪm/. In British English it is /ˈæstrəʊnɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in astronym?
Astronym has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AS). Broken into parts: AS · troh · nim.
Is astronym pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈæstrəʊnɪm/ (AS-troh-nim).