How to pronounce planemo
Say it like PLAN-uh-moh. Planemo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAN).
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- PLAN
- uh
- moh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Planemo pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- mohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of planemo
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: PLAN-uh-moh.
What does planemo mean?
- an astronomical object with enough mass to achieve hydrostatic equilibrium, but not enough to initiate core fusion at any time in its existence. That is, it is rounded in shape and is smaller than a star. Planemos include planets, dwarf planets, and the larger moons of the Solar System (satellite pl
Where does planemo come from?
Contraction of planetary-mass object.
Questions about saying planemo
How do you pronounce planemo?
Say PLAN-uh-moh. The American pronunciation is /ˈplænəmoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈplænəməʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in planemo?
Planemo has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAN). Broken into parts: PLAN · uh · moh.
Is planemo 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 /ˈplænəməʊ/ (PLAN-uh-moh).