How to Pronounce Planet

To pronounce "planet", say PLAN-et — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈplænət/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈplænət/

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💡 Tip for remembering “planet”

"planet" has 2 syllables: plan-et. It rhymes with pomegranate and gannet, if that helps it stick.

What does planet mean?

noun

Each of the seven major bodies which move relative to the fixed stars in the night sky—the Moon, Mercury, Venus, the Sun, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn.
A body which orbits the Sun directly and is massive enough to be in hydrostatic equilibrium (effectively meaning a spheroid) and to dominate its orbit; specifically, the eight major bodies of Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. (Pluto was considered a planet until 2006 and has now been reclassified as a dwarf planet.)

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Words that rhyme with planet

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pomegranate gannet annat tannate granit djanet tanate annot granat

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "planet"?▾

"Planet" has 2 syllables: plan · et.

What is the IPA transcription of "planet"?▾

The IPA transcription of "planet" is /ˈplænət/.

What does "planet" mean?▾

Planet: Each of the seven major bodies which move relative to the fixed stars in the night sky—the Moon, Mercury, Venus, the Sun, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn.

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