How to pronounce astrophysics
Say it like as-troh-FIZ-iks. Astrophysics has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FIZ).
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US American/ˌæstroʊˈfɪzɪks/as-troh-FIZ-iks
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- as
- troh
- FIZ
- iks
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Astrophysics 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.
- trohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- FIZSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- iksKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
What does astrophysics mean?
noun
- The branch of astronomy or physics that deals with the physical properties of celestial bodies and with the interaction between matter and radiation in celestial bodies and in the space between them.
Where does astrophysics come from?
From astro- + physics.
Words that rhyme with astrophysics
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Questions about saying astrophysics
How do you pronounce astrophysics?
Say as-troh-FIZ-iks. The American pronunciation is /ˌæstroʊˈfɪzɪks/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in astrophysics?
Astrophysics has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FIZ). Broken into parts: as · troh · FIZ · iks.