How to Pronounce Astronauts

To pronounce "astronauts", say ASTR-on-auts — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

10

Letters

ASTR-on-auts

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💡 Tip for remembering “astronauts”

"astronauts" has 3 syllables: astr-on-auts. It rhymes with ersatz and thoughts, if that helps it stick.

What does astronauts 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 astronauts

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

ersatzthoughtstrotslotsdotsplotzlatshotsaughtsspotsknotsblots

Related words

spacemancosmonautcorpscosmonautspioneerstaikonautsastronauticalastronautics

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "astronauts"?▾

"Astronauts" has 3 syllables: astr · on · auts.

What does "astronauts" mean?▾

Astronauts: 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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