How to Pronounce Periastron

To pronounce "periastron", say PER-iastr-on — 3 syllables, IPA /pɛɹɪˈæstɹən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/pɛɹɪˈæstɹən/

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💡 Tip for remembering “periastron”

"periastron" has 3 syllables: per-iastr-on.

What does periastron mean?

noun

  1. That point of the orbit of a celestial body which is closest to the star around which the body is orbiting.

Antonyms

apastron

Related words

apastronapoastronpericenterperiapsisperiareionperibothronapsisapoapsis

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "periastron"?▾

"Periastron" has 3 syllables: per · iastr · on.

What is the IPA transcription of "periastron"?▾

The IPA transcription of "periastron" is /pɛɹɪˈæstɹən/.

What does "periastron" mean?▾

Periastron: That point of the orbit of a celestial body which is closest to the star around which the body is orbiting.

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