How to pronounce Neptune
Say it like NEP-toon. Neptune has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEP).
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- NEP
- toon
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Neptune pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NEPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- toonKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of Neptune
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: NEP-tyoon.
What does Neptune mean?
- The god of the ocean and of earthquakes, equivalent to Poseidon in Greek mythology.
Where does Neptune come from?
Puhvel, however, connects it with Proto-Italic *nepōts from Proto-Indo-European *népōts by analogy to Portūnus, cognate with Vedic Apām Napāt and Avestan Apąm Napāt, Child (cf: neve, nephew) of the Water as part of an Indo-European 'Fire in the Water' myth.
Questions about saying Neptune
How do you pronounce Neptune?
Say NEP-toon. The American pronunciation is /ˈnɛptun/. In British English it is /ˈnɛptjuːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Neptune?
Neptune has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NEP). Broken into parts: NEP · toon.
Is Neptune pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˈnɛptjuːn/ (NEP-tyoon).