How to Pronounce Ephemeris

To pronounce "ephemeris", say EPH-em-er-is — 4 syllables, IPA /ɪˈfɛməɹɪs/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

ephemeris

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ɪˈfɛməɹɪs/

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💡 Tip for remembering “ephemeris”

"ephemeris" has 4 syllables: eph-em-er-is. It rhymes with ephemerous, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: ephemerous — easy to mix up when writing.

What does ephemeris mean?

noun

  1. (singular or plural) A journal or diary.
  2. A table giving the apparent position of celestial bodies throughout the year; normally given as right ascension and declination.

Words that rhyme with ephemeris

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ephemerous

Related words

ephemeronchroniquecalenderencyclopaedycalenddinumerationleidgerepos

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ephemeris"?▾

"Ephemeris" has 4 syllables: eph · em · er · is.

What is the IPA transcription of "ephemeris"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ephemeris" is /ɪˈfɛməɹɪs/.

What does "ephemeris" mean?▾

Ephemeris: (singular or plural) A journal or diary.

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