How to Pronounce Perihelion

To pronounce "perihelion", say PER-ih-el-ion — 4 syllables, IPA /ˌpɛɹɪˈhiːliən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

perihelion

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˌpɛɹɪˈhiːliən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “perihelion”

"perihelion" has 4 syllables: per-ih-el-ion.

What does perihelion mean?

noun

  1. The point in the elliptical orbit of a planet or comet etc. where it is nearest to the Sun

Antonyms

aphelion

Related words

aphelionperiheliumpericenterperigeeperihermapsispericynthionperibothron

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "perihelion"?▾

"Perihelion" has 4 syllables: per · ih · el · ion.

What is the IPA transcription of "perihelion"?▾

The IPA transcription of "perihelion" is /ˌpɛɹɪˈhiːliən/.

What does "perihelion" mean?▾

Perihelion: The point in the elliptical orbit of a planet or comet etc. where it is nearest to the Sun

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