To pronounce "astronomical", say ASTR-on-om-ic-al — 5 syllables, IPA /ˌæs.tɹəˈnɒm.ɪk.əl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˌæs.tɹəˈnɒm.ɪk.əl/
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"astronomical" has 5 syllables: astr-on-om-ic-al. It rhymes with comical and economical, if that helps it stick.
adjective
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"Astronomical" has 5 syllables: astr · on · om · ic · al.
The IPA transcription of "astronomical" is /ˌæs.tɹəˈnɒm.ɪk.əl/.
Astronomical: Of or relating to astronomy.
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