How to Pronounce Aphelion

To pronounce "aphelion", say APH-el-ion — 3 syllables, IPA /æpˈhiːlɪən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/æpˈhiːlɪən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “aphelion”

"aphelion" has 3 syllables: aph-el-ion.

What does aphelion mean?

noun

  1. The point in the elliptical orbit of a planet, comet, etc., where it is farthest from the Sun.

Antonyms

perihelion

Related words

perihelionapsisapocenterapogeeapastronapohermapocentreapex

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "aphelion"?▾

"Aphelion" has 3 syllables: aph · el · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "aphelion"?▾

The IPA transcription of "aphelion" is /æpˈhiːlɪən/.

What does "aphelion" mean?▾

Aphelion: The point in the elliptical orbit of a planet, comet, etc., where it is farthest from the Sun.

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