How to Pronounce Perigee

To pronounce "perigee", say PER-ig-ee — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈpɛɹɪdʒiː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈpɛɹɪdʒiː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “perigee”

"perigee" has 3 syllables: per-ig-ee.

What does perigee mean?

noun

  1. The point, in an orbit about the Earth, that is closest to the Earth: the periapsis of an Earth orbiter.
  2. (more generally) The point, in an orbit about any planet, that is closest to the planet: the periapsis of any satellite.

Antonyms

apogee

Related words

syzygymilebottompericenterperigalacticumapogeeperibaryonperihelion

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "perigee"?▾

"Perigee" has 3 syllables: per · ig · ee.

What is the IPA transcription of "perigee"?▾

The IPA transcription of "perigee" is /ˈpɛɹɪdʒiː/.

What does "perigee" mean?▾

Perigee: The point, in an orbit about the Earth, that is closest to the Earth: the periapsis of an Earth orbiter.

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