How to Pronounce Periapsis

To pronounce "periapsis", say PER-iaps-is — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

PER-iaps-is

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"periapsis" has 3 syllables: per-iaps-is.

What does periapsis mean?

noun

  1. The point of a body's elliptical orbit about the system's centre of mass where the distance between the body and the centre of mass is at its minimum.

Synonyms

pericenter

Antonyms

apoapsis

Related words

apoapsisapapsisapsisapseperiastronapogeeperigeeapastron

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "periapsis"?▾

"Periapsis" has 3 syllables: per · iaps · is.

What does "periapsis" mean?▾

Periapsis: The point of a body's elliptical orbit about the system's centre of mass where the distance between the body and the centre of mass is at its minimum.

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