How to Pronounce Almucantar

To pronounce "almucantar", say ALM-uc-ant-ar — 4 syllables, IPA /ælməˈkæntə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ælməˈkæntə/

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💡 Tip for remembering “almucantar”

"almucantar" has 4 syllables: alm-uc-ant-ar.

What does almucantar mean?

noun

  1. A small circle on the celestial sphere, parallel to the horizon, that is used in astronomy and navigation to show altitude of a star or any other heavenly body.
  2. An instrument for observing the heavenly bodies as they cross such a circle.

Related words

uranometryazimuthcircleamplitudeasterismarcletrete

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "almucantar"?▾

"Almucantar" has 4 syllables: alm · uc · ant · ar.

What is the IPA transcription of "almucantar"?▾

The IPA transcription of "almucantar" is /ælməˈkæntə/.

What does "almucantar" mean?▾

Almucantar: A small circle on the celestial sphere, parallel to the horizon, that is used in astronomy and navigation to show altitude of a star or any other heavenly body.

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