How to Pronounce Comet

To pronounce "comet", say COM-et — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈkɒmət/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈkɒmət/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “comet”

"comet" has 2 syllables: com-et. It rhymes with vomit and grommet, if that helps it stick.

What does comet mean?

noun

  1. A celestial body consisting mainly of ice, dust and gas in a (usually very eccentric) orbit around the Sun and having a "tail" of matter blown back from it by the solar wind as it approaches the Sun.
  2. A celestial phenomenon with the appearance given by the orbiting celestial body.

Synonyms

faxed star

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Words that rhyme with comet

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

vomitgrommetgrometdomettpalmatechromatrecommitmomotmaumetsomatchromat-somat-

Related words

committedcommitculpritoffenderguiltyguiltfireballmeteoroid

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "comet"?▾

"Comet" has 2 syllables: com · et.

What is the IPA transcription of "comet"?▾

The IPA transcription of "comet" is /ˈkɒmət/.

What does "comet" mean?▾

Comet: A celestial body consisting mainly of ice, dust and gas in a (usually very eccentric) orbit around the Sun and having a "tail" of matter blown back from it by the solar wind as it approaches the Sun.

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