How to Pronounce Asteroids

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

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈæstəˌɹoɪdz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “asteroids”

"asteroids" has 3 syllables: ast-er-oids. It rhymes with avoids and hemorrhoids, if that helps it stick.

What does asteroids mean?

noun

  1. Any member of the taxonomic class Asteroidea; a starfish

noun

  1. A naturally occurring solid object, which is smaller than a planet and is not a comet, that orbits a star
  2. In the Solar system, such a body that orbits within the orbit of Jupiter

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Words that rhyme with asteroids

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avoidshemorrhoidsadenoidscorticosteroidsvoidsalkaloidsandroidspolaroidslloyds

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "asteroids"?▾

"Asteroids" has 3 syllables: ast · er · oids.

What is the IPA transcription of "asteroids"?▾

The IPA transcription of "asteroids" is /ˈæstəˌɹoɪdz/.

What does "asteroids" mean?▾

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

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