How to pronounce astrotourist
Say it like AS-troh-tuur-ist. Astrotourist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AS).
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- AS
- troh
- tuur
- ist
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Astrotourist 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.
- tuurGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- istKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of astrotourist
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: AS-troh-toor-ist.
What does astrotourist mean?
- A space tourist.
- A tourist traveling for the purpose of observing stars, meteors, eclipses, etc.
Where does astrotourist come from?
From astro- + tourist.
Questions about saying astrotourist
How do you pronounce astrotourist?
Say AS-troh-tuur-ist. The American pronunciation is /ˈæstroʊˌtʊrɪst/. In British English it is /ˈæstrəʊˌtʊərɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in astrotourist?
Astrotourist has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AS). Broken into parts: AS · troh · tuur · ist.
Is astrotourist 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 /ˈæstrəʊˌtʊərɪst/ (AS-troh-toor-ist).