How to Pronounce Asterism

To pronounce "asterism", say AST-er-ism — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈastəɹɪzəm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈastəɹɪzəm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “asterism”

"asterism" has 3 syllables: ast-er-ism.

What does asterism mean?

noun

  1. (constellation) An unofficial constellation (small group of stars that forms a visible pattern).

    “The Big Dipper, Summer Triangle, and Orion's Belt are asterisms.”

  2. A rarely used typographical symbol (⁂, three asterisks arranged in a triangle), used to call attention to a passage or to separate subchapters in a book.

Related words

constellationaberrationmegaconstellationuranometryarcletinstellation

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "asterism"?▾

"Asterism" has 3 syllables: ast · er · ism.

What is the IPA transcription of "asterism"?▾

The IPA transcription of "asterism" is /ˈastəɹɪzəm/.

What does "asterism" mean?▾

Asterism: (constellation) An unofficial constellation (small group of stars that forms a visible pattern).

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