How to pronounce planisphere
Say it like PLAY-nis-fih-er. Planisphere has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAY).
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- PLAY
- nis
- fih
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Planisphere pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PLAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- nisKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fihGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of planisphere
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: PLAY-nis-fih-uh.
What does planisphere mean?
- Any representation (map projection) of part of a sphere on a plane surface.
- A map constructed by stereographic projection, as described in Ptolemy's treatise Planisphaerium and later used in planispheric astrolabes
- A map of the whole world, especially those from the 16th–17th century
Where does planisphere come from?
From plani- + sphere or plani- + -sphere.
Questions about saying planisphere
How do you pronounce planisphere?
Say PLAY-nis-fih-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈpleɪnɪsˌfɪɚ/. In British English it is /ˈpleɪnɪsˌfɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in planisphere?
Planisphere has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PLAY). Broken into parts: PLAY · nis · fih · er.
Is planisphere 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 /ˈpleɪnɪsˌfɪə/ (PLAY-nis-fih-uh).