How to pronounce planetary
Say it like PLAN-uh-ter-ee. Planetary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAN).
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- PLAN
- uh
- ter
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Planetary 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.
- terGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of planetary
American and British speakers say planetary in essentially the same way: /ˈplænəˌtɛri/ in the US and /ˈplænɪtəri/ in the UK.
British respelling: PLAN-ih-tuh-ree.
What does planetary mean?
- of or relating to or resembling the physical or orbital characteristics of a planet or the planets“planetary motion”“planetary year”
- of or relating to or characteristic of the planet Earth or its inhabitants“planetary rumblings and eructations”“the planetary tilt”
- having no fixed course“an erratic comet”“his life followed a wandering course”
Where does planetary come from?
From planet + -ary.
Words that rhyme with planetary
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of planetary.
Questions about saying planetary
How do you pronounce planetary?
Say PLAN-uh-ter-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈplænəˌtɛri/. In British English it is /ˈplænɪtəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in planetary?
Planetary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAN). Broken into parts: PLAN · uh · ter · ee.
Do Americans and Brits say planetary the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈplænəˌtɛri/ and the British form is /ˈplænɪtəri/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.