How to Pronounce Asteroid

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

asteroid

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈæstəɹoɪd/

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💡 Tip for remembering “asteroid”

"asteroid" has 3 syllables: ast-er-oid. It rhymes with void and avoid, if that helps it stick.

What does asteroid mean?

noun

Any member of the taxonomic class Asteroidea; a starfish

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Words that rhyme with asteroid

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void avoid devoid annoyed destroyed paranoid overjoyed employed mongoloid celluloid ovoid sigmoid

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "asteroid"?▾

"Asteroid" has 3 syllables: ast · er · oid.

What is the IPA transcription of "asteroid"?▾

The IPA transcription of "asteroid" is /ˈæstəɹoɪd/.

What does "asteroid" mean?▾

Asteroid: Any member of the taxonomic class Asteroidea; a starfish

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