How to pronounce ephemeris
Say it like ih-FEM-uh-rus. Ephemeris has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEM).
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- ih
- FEM
- uh
- rus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ephemeris pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- FEMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of ephemeris
American and British speakers say ephemeris in essentially the same way: /ɪˈfɛmərəs/ in the US and /ɪˈfɛmərɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: ih-FEM-uh-ris.
What does ephemeris mean?
- A table giving the apparent position of celestial bodies throughout the year; normally given as right ascension and declination.
- Computer software that calculates the apparent position of celestial bodies.
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Questions about saying ephemeris
How do you pronounce ephemeris?
Say ih-FEM-uh-rus. The American pronunciation is /ɪˈfɛmərəs/. In British English it is /ɪˈfɛmərɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ephemeris?
Ephemeris has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FEM). Broken into parts: ih · FEM · uh · rus.
Do Americans and Brits say ephemeris the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɪˈfɛmərəs/ and the British form is /ɪˈfɛmərɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.