How to Pronounce Eclipse

To pronounce "eclipse", say ECL-ips-e — 3 syllables, IPA /iˈklɪps/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/iˈklɪps/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “eclipse”

"eclipse" has 3 syllables: ecl-ips-e. It rhymes with relationships and tips, if that helps it stick.

What does eclipse mean?

noun

  1. An alignment of astronomical objects whereby one object comes between the observer (or notional observer) and another object, thus obscuring the latter.
  2. Especially, an alignment whereby a planetary object (for example, the Moon) comes between the Sun and another planetary object (for example, the Earth), resulting in a shadow being cast by the middle planetary object onto the other planetary object.

verb

  1. Of astronomical bodies, to cause an eclipse.

    “The Moon eclipsed the Sun.”

  2. To overshadow; to be better or more noticeable than.

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Words that rhyme with eclipse

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

relationshipstipsquipshipslipsslipsscriptsstripstripssnipsskipsfingertips

Related words

overshadowoccultmoonsunorgsupersedeoutweighsurpass

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "eclipse"?▾

"Eclipse" has 3 syllables: ecl · ips · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "eclipse"?▾

The IPA transcription of "eclipse" is /iˈklɪps/.

What does "eclipse" mean?▾

Eclipse: An alignment of astronomical objects whereby one object comes between the observer (or notional observer) and another object, thus obscuring the latter.

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