How to Pronounce Apogees

To pronounce "apogees", say AP-og-ees — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈæ.pə.dʒiz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈæ.pə.dʒiz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “apogees”

"apogees" has 3 syllables: ap-og-ees.

What does apogees mean?

noun

  1. The point, in an orbit about the Earth, that is furthest from the Earth: the apoapsis of an Earth orbiter.
  2. (more generally) The point, in an orbit about any planet, that is farthest from the planet: the apoapsis of any satellite.

Synonyms

acmeclimaxculminationpinnaclezenithapoapsisapocenterapsis

Antonyms

periapsisperigeenadir

Related words

culminationperigeesplanetsareacmealtitudesapogaicapogeal

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "apogees"?▾

"Apogees" has 3 syllables: ap · og · ees.

What is the IPA transcription of "apogees"?▾

The IPA transcription of "apogees" is /ˈæ.pə.dʒiz/.

What does "apogees" mean?▾

Apogees: The point, in an orbit about the Earth, that is furthest from the Earth: the apoapsis of an Earth orbiter.

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