How to Pronounce Meteor

To pronounce "meteor", say MET-eor — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈmiːtɪɔː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈmiːtɪɔː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “meteor”

"meteor" has 2 syllables: met-eor. It rhymes with meatier, if that helps it stick.

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

What does meteor mean?

noun

  1. A fast-moving streak of light in the night sky caused by the entry of extraterrestrial matter into the earth's atmosphere: A shooting star or falling star.
  2. Any atmospheric phenomenon. (Thus the derivation of meteorology.) These were sometimes classified as aerial or airy meteors (winds), aqueous or watery meteors (hydrometeors: clouds, rain, snow, hail, dew, frost), luminous meteors (rainbows and aurora), and igneous or fiery meteors (lightning and shooting stars).

verb

  1. To move at great speed.

Synonyms

falling starfaxed starshooting star

Words that rhyme with meteor

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

meatier

Related words

meteoroidfallsmeteoritedayfragmenteventcaucusasteroid

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "meteor"?▾

"Meteor" has 2 syllables: met · eor.

What is the IPA transcription of "meteor"?▾

The IPA transcription of "meteor" is /ˈmiːtɪɔː/.

What does "meteor" mean?▾

Meteor: A fast-moving streak of light in the night sky caused by the entry of extraterrestrial matter into the earth's atmosphere: A shooting star or falling star.

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