How to pronounce earthrise
Say it like URTH-ryze. Earthrise has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (URTH).
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- URTH
- ryze
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Earthrise pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- URTHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- ryzeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of earthrise
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: URTH-ryze.
What does earthrise mean?
- The event of the Earth rising over the horizon of another celestial body, typically the Moon.
Where does earthrise come from?
From earth + rise.
Questions about saying earthrise
How do you pronounce earthrise?
Say URTH-ryze. The American pronunciation is /ˈɝθˌraɪz/. In British English it is /ˈɜːθˌraɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in earthrise?
Earthrise has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (URTH). Broken into parts: URTH · ryze.
Is earthrise pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɜːθˌraɪz/ (URTH-ryze).