How to Pronounce Astronaut

To pronounce "astronaut", say ASTR-on-aut — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈæstɹəˌnɒt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈæstɹəˌnɒt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “astronaut”

"astronaut" has 3 syllables: astr-on-aut. It rhymes with fraught and distraught, if that helps it stick.

What does astronaut mean?

noun

  1. A member of the crew of a spaceship or other spacecraft that travels beyond Earth's atmosphere, or someone trained to serve that purpose.
  2. A returnee who frequently flies back and forth between Hong Kong and his/her adopted home country.

Synonyms

cosmonaut

Words that rhyme with astronaut

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

fraughtdistraughttautonslaughthottrotknotoverwroughtthoughtblotnoughtspot

Related words

spacemancosmonautspacecraftspaceshipaerospacepilotcorpspioneer

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "astronaut"?▾

"Astronaut" has 3 syllables: astr · on · aut.

What is the IPA transcription of "astronaut"?▾

The IPA transcription of "astronaut" is /ˈæstɹəˌnɒt/.

What does "astronaut" mean?▾

Astronaut: A member of the crew of a spaceship or other spacecraft that travels beyond Earth's atmosphere, or someone trained to serve that purpose.

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