How to pronounce sidereal
Say it like sy-DIH-er-ee-ul. Sidereal has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIH).
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- sy
- DIH
- er
- ee
- ul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sidereal pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- syKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- DIHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of sidereal
- American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: sy-DEER-ree-ul.
What does sidereal mean?
- Of or relating to the stars.
- Relating to a measurement of time relative to the position of the stars.
- Relating to a measurement of time relative to the point of the vernal equinox.
Where does sidereal come from?
From Latin sīdereus + -al (cf.
Questions about saying sidereal
How do you pronounce sidereal?
Say sy-DIH-er-ee-ul. The American pronunciation is /saɪˈdɪɚiəl/. In British English it is /saɪˈdɪəriəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sidereal?
Sidereal has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DIH). Broken into parts: sy · DIH · er · ee · ul.
Is sidereal pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /saɪˈdɪəriəl/ (sy-DEER-ree-ul).