How to pronounce astrotechnology
Say it like uh-STRAH-tek-nah-luh-jee. Astrotechnology has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRAH).
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- uh
- STRAH
- tek
- nah
- luh
- jee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Astrotechnology 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.
- tekKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- nahGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- luhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jeeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of astrotechnology
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: uh-STROT-ek-nol-uh-jee.
What does astrotechnology mean?
- Space technology.
- Synonym of xenotechnology.
- The technology of astronomy
Where does astrotechnology come from?
From astro- + technology.
Questions about saying astrotechnology
How do you pronounce astrotechnology?
Say uh-STRAH-tek-nah-luh-jee. The American pronunciation is /əˈstrɑtɛkˌnɑlədʒi/. In British English it is /əˈstrɒtɛkˌnɒlədʒi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in astrotechnology?
Astrotechnology has six syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (STRAH). Broken into parts: uh · STRAH · tek · nah · luh · jee.
Is astrotechnology 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 /əˈstrɒtɛkˌnɒlədʒi/ (uh-STROT-ek-nol-uh-jee).